Once that has been done I'd like to purchase a property walking distance from myself so I can keep an eye on the property and because I don't have a car.

Develop a system and checklist.  

It doesn't feel right to take a monthly loss on an investment property but it could be worth it for the short term. 

What will this same lender need to provide title and escrow when I sell the property?

By the way I am looking at properties in a high fire risk area.  

The key is actually purchasing the goods or property in question, and not merely acting as a broker or agent.  

Any thoughts of increase visibility for a rental property in Virginia?

The 500-hour rule means spending at least 500 hours actively managing your rental property, which could include things like tenant communication, maintenance, and bookkeeping.You can also group multiple properties together as one “activity” to make reaching the hours easier.

Hey @Ricardo Polanco - inspectors, whether it's announced or unannounced, should not be forcing their way into your property. 

Facebook groups can be a valuable resource for discovering properties.