I found MLS data outside the are and got data from local property managers. 

It is is going to calculate the expected price based off what you tell it as well as what Price Labs sees in the local market.I questioned myself moving to price labs after I had been doing this manually for several years.

I would love to get the name of some of your contractors. 

You could arrange to have your cleaners accept the deliveries at the property or hire a local handyman to do same and even assemble furniture.

I'm also from Brazil and I'm local to Stamford.

What local bank or credit Union (Navy possibly) do you recommend he goes with? 

Popular markets often include beach towns, mountain retreats, and areas with strong tourism.It’s also important to research local regulations, occupancy rates, and management costs to make sure the numbers work.

You also want every adult to be named on the lease and sign it.

.• That the grantor/mortgagor was insolvent at the time of the execution of the deed.An estoppel affidavit (executed and acknowledged by the grantor/mortgagor, attesting to the fairness of the transaction, the consideration exchanged, the value of the property, and other factors showing an intention to make a genuine transfer) or a recital (inserted directly in the deed) are supporting documents used to forestall challenges to these transactions.State law and local title standards must be consulted in regard to the consideration and treatment of deeds in lieu of foreclosure.What a GREAT post!   

Check into your local regulations.