She has expressed strong interest in managing the property and is very organized, which complements my more scattered approach to things.

There are strong path-of-progress areas, but you need to know the nuances.

We still end up doing a few things like upgrading appliances or installing recessed LED lighting and dimmer switches and other life-style upgrades to attract top-notch tenants. 

This helps keep strong applicants in the pipeline while still giving you a chance to meet them before making a final decision.

Kind of reminds me of the old ranch style, with a bit more privacy and access.

not in columbus ohio they don't care about the environment. we are building 7 houses at a time and there's nothing in the way all of this year. new deliveries and prices are very strong. maybe blue states but not something we have to worry about in our local market. land is a buyer's market in most areas too.

It's 5 years into payments and going strong. ya suing on land lock is not a given right and is not always successful good job selling to neighbor.I also have one.. bought house at foreclosure.. 

I will need a strong property manager to help me with the out of state management.

Nor do RE investing styles! 

Option D: you are considered a "disqualified person" to your IRA and as such are prohibited from engaging in any transaction in an IRA or receiving any benefits from the IRA (directly or indirectly), therefore I strongly suggest you avoid this option if you wish to stay out of trouble.