Private lenders or even creating a small syndicate with a group of investors might also be worth exploring, especially since you can point to your uncle’s track record and your own experience managing rentals as a selling point.If timing is tight, you could look into a bridge loan to secure the property while figuring out a more permanent solution.

For your scenario, a DSCR loan could work well if the property’s projected rental income can cover debt payments, but most DSCR lenders don't include renovation costs directly.

You might check with your Self-Directed IRA Trust Company/Custodian, they might have a brokerage connection capability where you can setup a brokerage account tied to your IRA, then you can with that brokerage to invest in various public market investments, in some cases stocks, mutual funds, ETF's, treasuries, and CD's.

Is replacing the HVAC with a completely different unit the best solution?

And if it were set up where everything went through a title company so the buyer pays the title company, they manage the buyer's loan (from me), and the title company ensures my mortgage is paid without my direct involvement... what parts of the transaction would feel risky or not worth the headache to you? 

I invest in both direct real estate (via residential rentals) and syndication/crowdfunding passive investments.

You can reach out to him direct on voxer but that seemed like an automated reply as well.

The more mature platforms that are designed for landlords/property managers include Rentec Direct, Buildium, Appfolio, and Rent Manager.

But if your budget is tight or your home only needs minor updates, your real estate agent can help you think outside of the box by suggesting simple DIY staging tips to help your home look its best.Bottom LineStaging your house properly can make it much more attractive to buyers, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution, and every home shines differently.

Call owners directly and send letters/mailers.