If I move forward, I don't think I have any choice but to handle the property myself.In regards to maintenance.

I'd probably just make a fiduciary loan to her, once appointed with sufficient powers to encumber.

Its your choice and no one elses.

If I didn't know the area, myself, but wanted an accurate market analysis, my first choice (if I knew them and they wanted to help me) would be a seasoned investor actively working in the area.

Duncan,Let's use a bit of common sense here in that LARGE corporations are a whole other ball game, they have an established business and have sufficient assets to guarantee said loan.

Are my dress choices sound or will they repel potential leads?

1) find a property that would make a great rental property2) purchase and refurb3) get tenant's in place4) put it on the market to see if I can get a good price for it and make a nice profit5) if so great, if not... just hold it as a rental property making passive incomeI mean logically, this makes sense to me. 1st choice: make a good profit off it to get more money in the bank. 2nd choice: hold for consistent passive income.

There is no choice but to talk to an Attorney, as they are exempt from the Act.

Finally, if there is not sufficient credit history and/or you are uncomfortable with the resources presented, ask for a guarantor.

The title company is the second choice.