I can provide him with an online log in so he can review the books from his office.

Yes, operations is a big part of that, especially for anyone that wants to be a business for the long-term.If I were you, I would be talking to office brokers about partnering more than an online forum.   

I agree that is will be a gamble as to how well it will do.Also, ask the owner if they will entertain partial owner financing to keep from dragging family and friends into this risky business venture.Maybe even rent from owner for a year with right to sublease to see how it goes before committing to a purchase.

It's the basic formula for selling an online course that teaches you nothing you cannot learn on your own.

You can find online which larger institutions are buying in a specific area and try and reach out to them.

Look for your states offer to purchase contract online or contact a realtor to get a blank copy. review the agreement to be sure assignment is not expressly excluded. if there is nothing excluding assignment from the contract then writing the words "/And or Assigns" after the name or company's name on the buyer's line should be sufficient.Good luck!

They gambled, and lost.

Dumb question - but are these auctions online only, or in-person? 

Do you have the case online? 

I picked her exactly because she had a good social and online footprint!!