There may be a property tax benefit to leaving pieces.

However, contingencies are there to protect you, and it should be your agent's job to vet the property and your specific situation to see whether a contingency is needed.

There's more to it than that, but have that ready when you speak to lenders. 

Hey there BP community! 

Not yet decided on the zip codes, are there any we should absolutely avoid or not look at all?

Once you get that property under contract then get the contractor out there.

If they are seniors there’s a senior abuse government agency that could get involved.

There’s a lot of potential there, especially with its population growth and strong rental demand.Since you’re focusing on single family homes and aiming for long-term cash flow, it’s smart to start by clarifying your strategy (fix to rent, buy & hold, BRRRR) to guide your decisions.

I also reference this a lot but there's a step doctrine- basically if you're putting a step in the middle only to avoid tax...it isn't valid. 

My partner grew up in Honolulu, HI so she knew the area and how tourism drives the city there.