I think if you can write a solid letter of explanation stating that you are going to commute to Colorado from Washington for 4-5 months out of the year for your job (and why), that should be sufficient enough to run this as a primary residence. 

I’m thinking letters of credit, lines of credit, renovation loans, and so forth.

I have used Yellow letter HQ and I have only good words to say about them.

He sent me a letter stating the forfeiture for that reason as well and did not list any damage.

Mailing is easy, and you are leaving people with a postcard or letter they can keep (I have had people call me 9 months after they received a postcard), but it can get expensive.

While I'm open to investing in quality service, the feedback I've encountered suggests that Anderson may not deliver on its promises.

I’ve talked with yellow letters for mail outs, so that’s covered, but what about cold calling?

I think there is less compliance issues, with a house the city is always sending you bs letters that you have to comply with. or a pipe bursting or someone falling in the parking. the hoa takes care of all these and takes these risks for you.I get the asteroid thing, just because there are drunk drivers out there you can't sit at home and be afraid to drive, I get all that, but these nasty lawyers will gladly gladly gladly destroy your life over the silliest thing. 

You can always request Medical Documentation: Request documentation of her medical situation and a letter from her doctor to make sure her condition will improve and ask if she is up for taking care of the property while she is recovering.Check Her References: Contact previous landlords for references to get a sense of her reliability as a tenant.Lease Terms: You can always start with a 6 month or a 1-year lease option if you have a good idea of her overall health condition.  

You are WAY too eager to leave your job for investing when investing takes years to deliver a return comparable to your job unless you have a bank vault of money to play with.