We would be looking at quite an investment however with the purchase of the land, possibly installing a bulk head, sewer, power, cement, pilings, deck, and a few improvements like fixing sheetrock, adding shutters, etc.So in summary, we are considering moving our current home to a higher value piece of land and then selling.  

In fact, I rarely even bother asking why they are selling because a) I don't care, b) often they won't be honest with you anyway, and c) sometimes you just don't want to know (as was the case on an ex-hoarder's house I once bought, because the details would make your skin crawl). 

@Robert Power If you are thinking you can buy a duplex and have one unit rent cover all of the expenses, that will not happen (except in very rare cases in very marginal/bad areas) in New Orleans.  

I am in need of an RE atty to look over some power of attorney docs and advise us of our options.

Bank A is very professional and has several branches.

You'll need an active wifi connection and a 110 volt a.c. power supply. 

I like what Solar City has done by leasing solar panels or doing Power Purchasing Agreements (PPA) and in effect becoming a utility company. 

As one of the other investors I'm bummed that I don't have visibility on that data to use with my remaining self managed units, but more power to her!

Now the tenants don't have any power and the electric company says they can't turn it on until Wednesday.  

Ownership can be individually, in a Trust or any business entity.Through your TIC Agreement you can have owner partners in a silent position, they don't manage or oversee anything and you can have the power of sale or financing, this is because you're buying out their interests.