The months when there are big problems that involve 10+ hours of work and eats up 3 months of cash flow so you lost $1,000 over the PITI payment while working a lot it will seem to really suck!

If everyone involved is an adult, that's the best way.

Maybe get involved in managing your family's property?

I am involved and the tenant should like that I will promptly be on top of any issues.

HOA boards can be really bad and there isn't much an owner can do about it unless all the homeowners are closely involved.

A straight lease-option can probably be done, as to doing it legally, it depends on which L/O deal you're involved in, what your position might be.

Would a lawyer be involved?

Thanks Wayne Brooks...I do not believe it would be a "normal short sale" because of the BK (as if any short sale is "normal").Would the Trustee be involved still or not because the BK has been discharged?

Scaled drawings should be involved.”Customize an accent pieceThe best places to customize are the most frequently used and visible parts of your home—the bathroom and the kitchen being chief among those.

Do I need to get attorneys involved to draft the promissory note?