A deposit on cheaper ones...I've beeN an Airbnb and HomeAway host on numerous properties for the past 6 years. 

If you're working virtually then you need to work with a National Company that can facilitate remote closings2.

We help clients close numerous multifamily deals in the valley each month and have good pulse on what's happening.Matt

Bank financing was facilitated but not finalized due to deaths of partners.

Huge difference paying for furniture in cash $30-50k up front vs financing it over 30 yearsMy cash on cash ROI goals require me to outlay as little up front cash as possible and buying furnished homes facilitates achieving that high ROI

I have been investing for 24 years and have been through numerous major economic challenges.

The challenges are too numerous to outline here, a person could literally write a book.

They'll have numerous articles and contacts highlighted monthly that will give you an education in itself over time.

This representation is crucial if you're ever audited.Regarding whether to hire a CPA versus just a tax preparer: Real estate tax is highly specialized, with numerous code sections and rules specific to the field.

Michael, if the purchase was facilitated by a wholesaler, how would this affect the way we go after the actual seller?