He was just a soft, swishy mass of pure, vulnerable underbelly.

Took some research but I found some "state" vulnerabilities (not title related) that put everything solidly in my court.

The Real Interesting Part of the Future:The average Tech lifespan is 3-5 years before you either need to revamp or go down in flames.

I also tried the 'go with listing broker' strategy but I was vulnerable because I didn't fully understand comps, the process, etc - and didn't know what to offer and they weren't 'on my side' and couldn't be for obvious reasons. 

getting any licensed inspector to inspect for fee is easy, closing is sort of easy except the going to u.s. consulate for notary is really sort of pain actually, getting any rehab done small, light medium post closing is not easy, having any project manager manage any kind of rehab is not easy, weather using conv, loan, using hard money even harder, more sweating bullets..all doable....trust, relationship key, vulnerability can be minimized but unavoidable.matt, thailand

I think that you would be put in a vulnerable position being just another solider renting out his property as he is deployed or transferred overseas.  

I handed out cards and received a lot of great insight from people who respected me for coming in and showing vulnerability. 

You mentioned a bunch of "what if" scenarios, but it's what you DIDN'T plan for that the insurance will help you with.Properties....especially when vacant.... can be very vulnerable to anything from theft to arson and everything in between. 

It's truly amazing this place didn't go up in flames!)

Landlords have the power and tenants are far more vulnerable, yet the latter thinks it should beg for housing.