Patience is required.

So according to NBA Jam rules, we are “heating up.”

Especially if permits are required, etc.

If one is required to pay back the skin in the game, it's not skin in the game anymore.

On the inside, the apartment was left pretty dirty..greasy stove from oil being over heated, dust all over ceiling and walls(an impressive amount), wall stains from what looks like candles or incense burning?

Thank you be aware that you cannot do a reverse mortgage, there is special training, and licenses required for both you as the lender and the borrower.

Long term rentals don't require full time work. 

If it is a SFR, 60 days notice is all that is required.  

If there is landscaping that requires upkeep, there is a chance the tenant will not want to do that and over time it can become an eyesore. 

certain wholesalers pray on newbies, and rush the entire process so you do not have time to do the required due diligence.