I didn't have to make arrangements to re-lease and turnover the unit during this trying time so I figure the wear and tear is a reasonable tradeoff.

All property managers get paid for that so if I were you, I would work out an arrangement where you own the property 50/50 but the cash flow is NOT 50/50.

I'd advise resending the contract, this time with your EMD included, and arranging for it to be wired directly to the attorney or title company. 

You'll need to expertly arrange a feast of knowledge that will have investors relishing every bite of the advantages and potential profits.I've observed that certain investors, including relatives and family, may take years to trust and invest in your transactions.

Well, it’s the key consideration for sure, but simultaneously, you need to factor in operation overheads before sitting back and enjoying the passive income.Handling tenants, arranging repairs, maintaining properties, and making statutory payments for taxes and inspections are some of the costs you may not consider when dealing with rental properties.

They can take the loan and you give them something in return for their credit, whether it is equity or some other payment arrangement would be up to you to work out with them.

She arranged for her own person to estimate the repair.

@Elizabeth Block, and to be clear, the SEC has some very clear rules on this arrangement.  

There are more than just a few ways to organize that type of arrangement but you may also be familiar.

Given this constraint, I believe that bringing in a local partner with shared interests in equity from now on, profits, and losses could be a mutually beneficial arrangement.