Now, I just described your next trip to <pick a vacation spot>, and I would assume you wouldn't even consider doing this without a plan, so why would you even think about not taking the same logic into your "trip" to REI fortunes?

Enjoy the experience and if you have any questions there will always be a BP member that would love to help.

My husband is enjoying life a bit more now.

Do your due diligence and find out their bottom line (what they currently owe, how many years have they enjoyed living there, what improvements they have made).

If there are any builders that would love to show me the ropes and enjoy the fruit of their labor in a year or two once I'm doing these deals, please reply and lets set something up!

I enjoy the work and love the accomplishment feeling with finished. 

I was exposed to real estate at an early age and after studying business at the University of Michigan and practicing law for a while, I found my way back to what I really enjoy doing. 

I am in the position to purchase something to function both as a part time vacation rental and part time living there.

Well not so fast.Seems there was an open motion to vacate, which is normal. 

Tenants are due the right to quiet enjoyment, so I don't see you having any luck on the penalty for not showing for inspections (what inspections????).