HOWEVER, there are always issues.

@Johnny Braddock   Typically renting a room while you live there isn't going to violate this as someone would have to have an issue with it and report it but I am not a lawyer.

Treasury bonds, which are issued by the United States federal government.

The issue is it has been 11 days and I still did not get my deposit back.

Only AFTER you become well versed in these three areas do you consider education in specific techniques.  

There are still materials and maybe some other specific trades, which you and your sons may not be able to do.* Ask that same real estate professional above, if it is worth doing the rehab, if you decide to sell?

He says "she is dealing with personal issues, her ex boyfriend tried breaking into the unit several times /sending her threats and shes not available".I have replaced the locks for her and beefed up her security in the past. 

my key question was around trustee for these land trusts. i can work with the specific legal company to have their trustee initially, and then have a resignation deed which designates me the successor. should i do all this or just have myself as the trustee from the start itself?

First, what does it take in that specific community (timeframe-wise) to sell.

Great place to start, but would recommend having an attorney look it over to include property specific or owner specific requirements just to CYA.Best of luck