By avoiding traditional financing, we moved swiftly to secure the property and maximize its value for a quick resale.

Part of what you are describing is traditional seller finance.

Leaving the front porch light un-caulked was one they loved to 'gotcha' on..... 

That would be best option as a traditional bank wouldn’t do this I read that I can assume the existing mortgage.

I bought the cheap lowes light blocking blinds. 

Thanks No you cannot refinance a property but why not just get a traditional loan for the property?

Long-Term Rentals: What do you think is a better strategy for someone just starting out—focusing on Airbnb (short-term rentals) or traditional long-term rentals? 

@Chris Seveney no doubt will be able to pull copies of the filed lawsuits and that should shed some light on this as there should be exhibits that show the actual notes.

Could you detail the process for a traditional wholesale and any monetary requirements as you understand it?

Brush a little bit how do you handle brush usually with prescribed burns.. the issues are houses on mountains and I suspect there is a good amount of people that planted Euculyptus trees years ago those things are just like light a roman candle.. and 60 to 100 mile an hour winds..