Since the house is for sale, the most important concern is marketability.

My main concern is how to avoid activating the due-on-sale clause when transferring the deed.

Quote from @Vikas Jain: Yes, I have already seen the buy-in, im less concerned about that part of it, but just want to make sure its legitimate (plenty of opportunities where buyin is high but it doesn't always mean the product is good, just been burned in the past by others so trying to do better due diligence this time around)Their success rate, as of now, is 100 percent.

To answer your question (that wasn’t actually aimed at me) my concerns are investing in an area that I’m completely new to and building an out of state team that will be effective. 

Starting out can be overwhelming, but I’ve compiled a step-by-step guide specially for beginners.

Quote from @Martin Jones: YouTube gurus will tell you to borrow money from someone else, but that's bad advice for a beginner.

If you tell the constable that you are concerned about damage, they may talk to him about leaving responsibly.If you are concerned about violence, have a means of defending yourself and let him know it.

Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

I recommend starting with turnkey multifamily 2-4 units if you're a beginner.

I understand the crime concerns, but why do you think traditional financing is risky?