The property is unique—it’s off-grid with a well, solar power, and a fully finished interior.

Look for multis with separate entrances in different areas like one door in front for one unit and a door on the side or back for another.

Myself and a friend are looking to get into investing in buying hold single-family homes.

As you mention big difference between fraud and a bad investment.

And a great hedge against inflation.

Once you find someone willing to let you shadow them, approach it with professionalism and a willingness to learn.

Id keep looking if it was not an approved short sale ( even an approved short sale takes a very very long time and theres no guarantee that you will even close on the house after months of waiting). q1)There are plenty of non traditional lenders that could offer you construction financing if the numbers make sense but it will cost you with points and a higher rate.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Everyone thinks they can paint but there's a big difference between a professional paint job and a non-professional one (the latter usually actually damages the property instead of improving it). 

And a condo can take longer to sell when you exit compared to a detached home.