You can show timelines from start to finish, profit margins, etc. this should help prove competence and relax tensions (also wallets!)

The lack of restaurants and nightlife are a bit concerning, but it seems many come here to relax and enjoy the spas, not to go out and party.We would obviously have to hire a regular housekeeper, handyman, and pool guy.

When I met him he was keeping the properties for rental income, not doing a flip.A change of activity can be relaxing and rewarding even if it is work.

Take time to relax and gather your composure.  

Acquire, rehab, resell, relax ... repeat.BTW: congrats on understanding yourself. 

I'll echo @James Carlson's gripe, I hope that the metro area starts relaxing the ADU restrictions to help with the affordability and supply issues soon.

But if that happens, your visit isn't going to be scheduled ahead of time and it won't likely have a lot of time for fun and relaxation, so the location doesn't much matter.

Now some judges are bit more relaxed when dealing with a pro-se litigant.

So, relax and do whats in your heart/gut!

You might have to hire an attorney and/or a CPA to advise you on the best way to go.Another thing you should do before you make any offers is to find and get qualified lending for your projects accomplished so you can have a loan letter that you can copy and include with your offers to make the current owner feel relaxed that you can close.