What sort if roadblocks did you encounter?

As long as you are educated about the property and area you are buying in and prepare yourself for the class of properties you buy, then you will do well.Investors who are prepared make money in all sorts of markets.

I don't want the IRS to think that I am getting "free" money as gifts, laundering money, or anything of that sort. 

and also have set up video camera pointing to the driveway.she was either unemployed, or she's doing home business for some sort, that's why she's always at home.When this first happened, we try to resolve issues by working between her, HOA and the tenants.

@Lydia Ford Yes, I later offered this, but, frankly, I'm sort of afraid to move forward with any changes.

On top of what she is doing to save you a trip or two driving to the property, having someone keeping an eye on the property 24/7 (sort of) and alert you on what's going on adds a lot of values.

However, the process, being public information, can be used for all sorts of great targeting.Here's one: look for mortgages in default with really small loan balances.

Anyway each resident has an assigned street parking spot but perhaps I could rent the garage as a storage unit of sorts.  

@Damon Armstrong 'll keep you and your buyer in mind once I sort out how best to handle this deal, thanks!!

For fix and flips of any sort you want to stay away from situations like this.