It's hard to manage from afar and, even worse, you don't even have a depth of landlording experience to help you. 

The steps have to meet code on the height of risers and depth of tread, and the walking area of the sidewalk has to be a certain width as well.

I feel like I'm out of my depth and with my limited RE investing knowledge, I would really appreciate any advice anyone is able to offer. 

Then you can read a more in-depth book like The Book On Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner or The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss.2.

I recently had an appraiser tell me that he gets so much desktop business that he hardly ever leaves to look at houses anymore even when he is hired to provide a more in-depth appraisal.  

My comments are intended to add depth to the conversation and hopefully help others find the answers they are seeking as I myself do the same.  

I'm happy to introduce you to my home inspection company that I've used, they charge extremely reasonable and always do a very in-depth meticulous job!

But i'd go back to the BP basics and watch some of their recent content, because they go into seller financing in-depth.

I can provide value to anyone looking to connect as I am a corporate attorney with a depth of knowledge in how to structure and protect your assets which are useful when building your portfolio or dealing with any type of corporate transaction. 

Then you can read a more in-depth book like The Book On Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner or The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss.