However, the issue arise when I checked off on completing the task, and forgot to update the next follow up date.

I'm pretty well versed already on general land lording laws, and some of my state specific laws as well, but I feel at some point I will definitely need one to answer any other legal questions or concerns which may arise in the buying process.

You are probably better finding an attorney who does closing/title work because he will be able to offer legal expertise if any issues arise.

I can do all work myself, but I work full time so I actually cant - I do not have a contractor and would have to rely on unknowns if big issues arise. 

We appear to be in a rising interest rate environment. 

Sometimes you can love someone, but not work well with them.That's typically the solution, from what I've seen, to any issues that arise: "OK, let's just not work together.

When a deal does arise, you can always tap into your credit line and that will then become a business expense with the interest on what you borrowed being deductible.The Charlotte market is crazy as you know. 

Even $500 might need to be explained in some cases.If the funds were in an escrow account at the bank, none of these issues arise.

I'll watch her inventory now to see what other situations might arise, and obviously not relist with her again.

In retrospect it would have been a good time to jump into the market from an appreciation basis, but I owned my primary residence (bought in ’01) and so I had some exposure to a rising market.