Hi all,This is a zoning question that I'm hoping maybe one person in this entire forum knows the answer or could at least point me in the right direction.

Scott Carson, a "notes guru" is not a good person.

Their track record is impeccable, and my personal experience with them has been nothing but success, especially for my note buying clientele. 

Do you have a substantial personal savings that you can use to invest?

Solid broker, I know Dan personally.

That's a good idea too, or a personal guarantee potentially if they signing as an LLC. 

From my understanding, insurance won’t cover a dead tree falling as this is a result of “neglect” but would my current dwellings insurance cover it under personal liability?

However, if you know and have a relationship with the person/team that will be doing the rehab for you in your absence and trust they have your vision in mind then you are in a better place to start. 

Personally, I would feel better about renting a vacation rental after seeing a video than photos.  

There's also a considerable risk that the person you're dealing with isn't actually the owner of the property.