I kind of like the idea of wholesaling out of state leads, however, with subj to i would be VERY careful who you sell those to. 

There are cheaper one’s in D/F areas but I would be careful as those can create a laundry list of additional issues.

I would get an exterminator to take care of it since its a rental and that way they know you are trying to resolve it.

., mortgage interest and property taxes) requires careful allocation.

These days as you mention with STR almost everything can be handled remotely...cleaning, painting, locksmith, yard care, even drive by pictures of the house occasionally or internal pictures too. 

Be careful following the advice of strangers on the information superhighway.

@Steven CatudalI'm in Birmingham and invest in Birmingham, be careful when choosing properties, the house values can change by street sometimes. 1.

They should be patient and attentive.

Quote from @Jason Burkart: Quote from @Theresa Harris: Whatever you do, I'd keep it in your name if you are the one paying for it, in part for some of the reasons others mentioned (if at some point she goes into a retirement home and needs to use her assets to pay for care).Are you able to pay for her home for 10-20 years? 

I don’t believe people or even care about their opinions unless they are acting on them.