I was working very closely with a regional bank who pre-approved me as an out of state investor prior to writing any offers, but they backed out due to an "internal policy change" two weeks after getting the property under contract.

Give the judge a checkbook and let them write the landlord a check on the spot.

The boot camp has got writing in the intention journal daily.

As for the licensing I don't particularly care one way or the other about the license, only that insurance generally requires a contractor's license in your locale (there's no "roofing license" where I am, just a contractor's license) in order to be valid (insurers don't want to write policies for just some guy who sticks his name on the van) and roofing is a high injury profession.

Narrow down the area, review sold properties, review active listings, review off market opportunities, write offers etc.

You can give the money to your sister but have to write and sign a letter stating that it is NOT a loan and a gift.

In underwriting you will likely have to write a small letter to the underwriter explaining the reason for moving so soon.However, if this is going to be an investment property that you do not intend to live in, you'll have to put down anywhere from 15-25% depending on how many units. 

Depending on the laws in your state, the tenants may need to be notified in writing of this information. 

There's probably nothing of value so there's little risk of someone suing you for throwing out junk.As for the unpaid rent, you may have to write it off.

You state you're buying out the other heirs/beneficiaries, but then you write you want to show minimum consideration on the deed.