The P&S did have an inspection clause, which ended today, and I did back out.I'm just amazed there can be so much misinformation, and the broker doesn't seem to care at all.

It will certainly cost more than if you were managing yourself and trying to get individual contractors/handymen to take care of issues, but such a company will already have those people on staff and enough jobs to keep them available for when something comes up at your property.

Her performance could only be due to 1 of 2 things: she either didn't care, or she was not competent. 

Aside from that, you're assuming risk unless you have an attorney you've consulted and have a contract that offers you adequate protection.In your situation, I'd be sure to vet the buyer very carefully- confirm everything with his lender...using FHA requires jumping through a lot of hoops...you want to make sure the buyer is qualified before tying up your property for 45-days and he can't perform...If you are comfortable with everything, just execute the contract and send it to your title company to start the title search- along with any earnest money (if there is any).

Money Mustache to live below my income and invest so I can have more time to pursue things that I love and causes that I care about.Am very excited to absorb information from anyone willing to lend some - also willing to put in hard work to learn the ropes from someone more experienced!

With the short time to move out state, I offer to take care of house.

Your final considerations are Credit Cards or a HELOC but do their benefits carefully and pay them off in time. 

Good luck, take care.

With reserves taken care of, what you need to keep your eye on is debt to income ratio. 

More details on my personal approach from syndicatio standpoint is in my article: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/10850/75569-care-for-your-investors-like-mom-cares-for-you