They seem mostly suited for off-site wall segments production and I have to wonder about the economic viability in real-world projects. 

@Matt Lewis, it has been a while since I was working in the commercial world, but from my recollection, your lawyer's interpretation is the most common.  

Why in the world would she come off the deed, but remain obligated on the mortgage?  

Hello BP world, My name is Pat.

In the STR world - that extra money is for the furnishings of the home.  

For example, if China invades Taiwan and Taiwan implodes its chip foundries that would be really really bad for the world...

Honestly, if you are out of state you should probably be hiring property management regardless of troublesome tenants in the present.i don't know how experienced you are as an investor or if this market you're buying in is one due for exceptional appreciation but realistically $160/mon cashflow is not a move i would suggest in the short term considering you're a world away and any number of things could go wrong that would wipe out a years worth of cashflow overnight. 

Welcome to the forum and to the world of real estate investing—exciting times ahead!

Things like this happen all the time in the crypto world.

I’m excited to join this community as a newbie in the real estate world!