We were being transferred to that area and went up to look at a couple different homes in the area and that one came up that day, and we made a full asking offer immediately.

. ;)Preference is electronic transfer through my management software.

Keep a leverage player on hand, if you find a great deal.

If you plan to resell, I think it's wise to discuss with seller in advance and that way the lien on the property can be transferred to second buyer, but you can continue to make payments at the former schedule etc.

You will start to see people that are a few steps ahead of you in life and investing and can see 1st hand the results. 

Your plan to handle the strategic aspects remotely while a property manager handles onsite issues is smart, and as long as you log your work and stay hands-on, you’ll likely qualify for active status.

But if they don't willingly make the payment your only option would be to sue, and they have the upper hand to let the lender know about the sale possibly triggering DOS.

On the other hand, if the sisters came in and took all his stuff and he had not given you permission, you are liable.One potential solution if you end up having to go through eviction is to tell the family when the constable / sheriff comes to have their stuff removed. 

What you will find is they typically appraise for far less than the hands off cost to add the ADU.  

I've seen too many investors find a good property, then hand it over to a terrible PM and the entire thing fails.