He is willing to set up very amenable owner financing terms and take the capital gains hits on monthly payments we work out as part of the deal. 

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If the numbers work out we can partner.you can reach me out at 205-240-1408

I cannot afford for my first investment to not work out in my favor so believe me when I say investigation in my main concern right now.

It's possible if the numbers work out.

So I think you should try and sell it the way it is.I will say after much study and chatting with a dozen lender, no one will lend more than comps show on a working STR vs a standard home.So list the house as a house and then work out a deal on the furnishings etc.

Both you and your wife should take the time to schedule a session together with an asset protection attorney who knows Connecticut and New York law.Good Luck!

Letting contractors in, checking work out, doing something myself when the person who promised to do it doesn't show up.it sounds like you've ruled in-state out but why not un-rule it out and pick a market you don't have to fly to?