Another option is to put an electronic deadbolt on the front door with a non-locking door knob.

Starting with remote investing, like in Charlotte, can be an option, but it might be worth exploring local opportunities in Orange County too.

.- Ask the attorney if your aunt & dad need to authorize lien, or just aunt.2) Understanding your options to force payoff of the lien.- Ask attorney how you can enforce collecting on the lien when you need to.3) Getting full control of the property, while allowing your aunt to keep her ownership.- Have attorney draw up a contract to do this.Suggest you offer your dad some cash, now or in the near future, to motivate him to transfer his ownership to you.It may not work out, but you will learn a lot either way!

Do you see them as a viable option early on, or is it better to avoid them altogether?  

His reason was the only thing he knew to do with the proceeds was to loan it back out at 12%, and he would be "behind" where he is now in cashflow.His proceeds would have given him options up to and including PE, but he is a simple man and in his case holding was the option for now. 

And use all of the proceeds from the sale in your purchases you'll defer all tax.This does give you some interesting options because you can allocate those proceeds anyway you want. 

I haven't worked with anything but hardwood and tile in recent years but would prefer a cheaper, waterproof option if it looks decent. 

Buyer go to open house directly.We have this option in Minnesota now, and it looks like in 10 other states that I am aware of (California, Texas, Florida, Virginia, mostly the big population states).

We're open to various options, like house hack, multi-fam, BRRRR, etc. 

Use extended closing periods or additional earnest to buy more time for your old property to sell if you need.The last option is what's called a reverse exchange.