Of course it depends upon the unique situation, but requiring the garage structure to be removed is not the point at which reasonable humans usually agree. 

Perhaps even a unique/less desired area, zoning issues, tenant issues, etc. going on. 

One idea we had was to find a "slightly" haunted home or something with potential for a horror themed Airbnb.

Unless she has a very unique way of holding the property, chances are that the income is going to be taxed to the point that it is a wash anyway.

I also need a broker that supports me without all the fluff while acknowledging that with 10 years of banking experience, I have a unique understanding of residential real estate and may not need as much handholding as someone say who is right out of high school or college.What am I looking for: I am trying to add to my portfolio of a couple of rental properties and sell real estate during evenings and weekends (30+ hours/week) in the DMV area.

Lots of deals on old houses, but also a lot of the unique challenges that come from military towns.

I'm doing them anyway, and it's nice to have a goal and theme that I didn't personally have to come up with, lol!

OK to be involved and hands on - don't need to be passive and invest in a syndicate, although syndicates may provide unique opportunities A few options:1) Homevestors franchise - fix and flip.

Section 8 rentals/tenants are a business that have unique requirements. 

Purchase price: $250,000 Cash invested: $60,000This unique single family ranch is currently under construction.