It’s true, there's a certain reassurance in traditional, in-person closings where you can see all parties and the attorney right there.Still, virtual closings are generally secure and are backed by robust technology for identity verification, which should ease some worries.

It will be a search until lending and rates start to ease up. 

I’m sure I can hire my own VAs for cheaper but am looking for a balance between ease/efficiency and cost.

If speed and ease is more important than rates, I would look at private lending for this.

I would buy and hold turnkey rentals, it's better to ease into RE investing and turnkey rentals are going to take some of the riskier variables out of the equation.

But for ease say 5k at 37% taxes you are netting $3,150/yr.Thats over $3k per year...

More than likely, they will provide you everything you ask for, which may ease your concerns about them using your information for something fraudulent. 

Manufactured (what used to be "mobile" is actually built to a stricter code that stick built, which causes a need for more wood).Most modular home companies use the same building materials as a conventional stick built home...mainly for ease of repair and ordering materials.

I made some elections about grouping by not grouping as I expanded and didn't understand the consequences (making material participation easier/when passive losses can be harvested/ease of filing) of that at the time.Also random question but do you have a sister Nicole?

My guess is that a lot of these sellers will either exit their current loan or be open to subto as soon as the rates ease up.