That pops open a 10 day window for inspections.If inspections are satisfactory, we execute the 2nd contract, which is the P&S. 

The Sale price of ,000 shall remain the same for closing purposes.The undersigned agrees that they have the full authority to execute this document personally and or any organization they represent or will represent.

What is your investment philosophy, how have you executed it, and what is your vision for the future based on market knowledge.

Sure, but these are the basics, and you don't need to live nearby to execute them. 

a power of attorney missing from the chain is not even close to the same problem as a missing assignment.Of course all the facts haven't been shared here (and this is not a state-specific response) but it sounds like the problematic deed can be re-recorded after being executed by a person with the appropriate authority, or by the recording of the missing POA.

The discussion is open to all ideas and materials, but so far I've learned to paint with mildew primer in the bathrooms followed with semi-gloss paint, go with American Standard Cadet 3 style toilets, install commercial grid drains, still on the fence about high end laminate flooring or wood style tile, etc. etc. 

Want to target families in town for medical reasons, executives, in transiton homebuyers, etc.

@Anthony Ward This is a viable plan, and you could always use the VA loan a second time (once you execute PCS orders elsewhere).

Most Americans would be much better off to invest in the US with a loan than to invest in Japan all-cash. 

You don't want to acquire what you think is a great deal and end up with a park where you cannot execute your strategy.