Apparently he does this on a regular basis by putting a contract on a property, and listing it on the MLS before closing.

(I can’t use leverage to invest in real estate at the moment because having debt makes it very difficult for me to get a regular morgage.

b) I've found a few of these properties and the numbers are looking promising, but if I need get a fire damage restoration company, rather than a regular construction/rehab contractor, I'm afraid that my rehab costs will shoot to the roof..is that a valid concern?

No study also indicates that BODs aren't following best practices, are potentially violating the law (depending on the state), and possibly ignoring their governing documents (many condos require themselves to have regular studies).

Your investments will do best if you are on site reasonably regularly: quarterly or semi-annually. 

We are in regular contact with them and they seem to be following all of the Covid rules. 

Knowing that it’s  atypical for regular investors to liquidate REIT holdings, mainly because they pay excellent  dividends,  this tells me that ‘smart money’ (institutions) are likely part of the price decline of REIT shares.  

Just to be clear, I have been making all my regular payments and there is no lien placed on the house, so it seems like there wouldn't be any issue with the title search. 

All of my regular contractors are still working.

Sell tax free, buy an identical property, increase the tax basis, generate the same cash flow.