You can make sure her will states you would inherit it, but it's risky because wills can be changed at any time.3. 

Because you are able to work remote, enhances the need for flexibility as I can easily see a time where you want to move someplace else because you can.  

It's just this one time". 

As an employee of a MF Development Company, your boss will expect you to dedicate full-time hours to your job.

The last time we had this leadership, interest rates were a lot better, no?

To become a true business owner or investor, you need to leverage your time through others.

Your son is responsible for making payments on time or ruining this seller's credit. 

Here's an ideal PM contract: The two keys are: The PM is incentivized to make you money, not charge high fees, and is contractually bound to provide reporting that you can understand in a timely manner. 

While they might not be the cheapest - no HM lender is "cheap" - they do a good job at what they do.

Depending on how long it takes you to save up the amount, you might want to also allow for inflation on that amount for your continued savings.[2]   Read Rich Dad poor dad.[3]   Think about getting a second job - possibly a temporary job - save a 100% of the money.Just my 2 cents.