He is going to give me power of attorney to handle it... any tips?

@Ryan Yu, a cash out refinance after a 1031 exchange can be a powerful tool to make your 1031 simple. 

Real estate's super-power is not cash flow, its long term wealth.

Look for properties with high tension power lines over it.  

You really want to be dealing directly with the mother, or a person with Power of Attorney.

Currently I had borrowed 12.5k to consolidate credit card debt and I can borrow up to 23k. 2) Would it be wise to roll this into my home mortgage so I can get the tax break for the interest and allow for more borrowing power from a credit union?

I feel so overwhelmed by all the information. 

Let's jump right in.The Power of Short-Term Rental Tax Strategy:Short-term rentals offer a unique opportunity to offset your W2 income with real estate losses, thanks to an increasingly popular STR tax loophole.

Many jurisdictions will not record a subdivision plat until you've put in (or bonded) the infrastructure (power, sewer, water, roads, etc). 

It is a very simplistic way to get people to understand the power of investing.