@Mark Poulton I can't help but notice that you have given incorrect advice numerous times on the Tax/Legal forum.

Total Property Solutions Overview:-Focusing on renovation management of $20k+-Remotely managing a network of subcontractors dispersed nationally.

I own  numerous multi family properties where all of them are 100 years old in Minneapolis, and I average 5% over many years. 

In my novice opinion, this is what needs to be done to the house:Mold inspection/eradication (water damage from leaking water heater in attic)HVAC neglect (possible mold)10 Fogged Windows (house has numerous large beautiful windows that have become opaque due to moisture)Pressure wash exteriorReplace Carpets (approximately 1500-2000 sq ft)Paint interior walls/sand and paint trimPlumbing hardware has all been removed/needs to be replacedPool filled with excessive amounts of leaves/debris (pump is running)Excessive amounts of trash throughout house yard and pool houseLive Oak growing onto roof (arborist needed)New Sod (currently all weeds)Pool Deck ResurfacingGarage Door Openers have been removedLarge golf ball sized chip on bottom of granite on islandresurface built-insExterminatorPatch holes/cracks in walls (about 10 fist sized holes)Many light fixtures missing (10 or so in closets and bathrooms)smoke alarms missingSo, part of me was disgusted and felt very guilty watching my buddy conduct a walk through via the internet.  

It's the area, I have yet to find a national provider for this area.

The Title companies are also the escrow companies and its all the national players..

I am not sure why so many people are against this method simply because some of the largest rental companies in the nation apply this method, like American Homes for Rent.  

My girlfriend and I were in contact with the previous note holder, nation star, but they are no longer in the picture.

Just find a reputable company who has actual MLS access (not one of the national middlemen companies), make sure they let you upload at least 20-25 photos, list for at least 6 months (3 month listings are a joke), and make sure they have access to the correct local MLS.

With a heavy-handed new law that is the first of its kind in the nation, Seattle has set its regulatory crosshairs on landlords, attempting to police their inner thoughts and eliminate the possibility that their decisions could be motivated by "implicit" or unintended bias.Known as the "first in time" rule, the mandate forces landlords to rent to the first qualified applicant, rather than choosing the best fit from among prospective tenants.Sponsors contended that this unprecedented restriction is needed because traditional anti-discrimination laws do not protect against unconscious prejudices.