Lot's of power potential that can go horrifically wrong real fast mishandled. 

If you do not want your name to show up anywhere on the closing documents, you would need to get a power of attorney to allow someone else to sign on your behalf. 

We are talking high risk to the 4th+ power. 

While real estate can feel overwhelming with all the strategies available, try to narrow down your focus early—like long-term rentals.

We have started looking into wholesaling and subletting but still kind of overwhelmed about the amount of information we still don't know.

Storm sewer, storm pond, sewer lines, water access, fire hydrants, public bathrooms, surface coverage, sidewalk or bike paths, setbacks, power lines and right of ways known and unknown, road access, etc.              5.  

(in terms of pros and cons).You can also use rentals to provide additional borrowing power if your rental currently cashflows from a tax perspective.Hopefully that helps your scenario advance forward in terms of what to ask and think about.

Buyers have significantly more negotiating power.

I'm actually overwhelmed with your response.

Quote from @Warren Powers: The problem I have with this is that I see no advantage for a successful property owner to participate.