However, I feel like this 15-20% would eat into my profits too much but it would definitely make the whole process much smoother. 

Since this happened before moved in, I don't feel right about exercising that and keeping the security deposit seems appropriate (hoping I can get a tenant in the same timeline).

She is an elderly woman, so I get that she has nothing else to do.. but she sits right at the window with her dog and it feels like she watches me everytime I'm in my yard.

Feel free to email me as well or send me a messsage.

Feel free to send me a DM if you'd like recommendations for property managers, cleaners, etc.  

To get the best down payment options you have to live in the property you’re buying but even if you decide to buy something an hour or two away from where you’re living now and visit it once or twice a month and either remotely manage it or just place it with a property manager you’d still be close enough to get a real feel for what’s going on and how to do things before heading OOS with the next property.

Feel free to connect for more info.Cheers to Your Success!

Customer journey is one of the core values we need to think about overtime we interact and it comes across at the core of how we treat each other in deals.

Nothing wrong with TREC, you have to nail down your assignment agreement, we advise wholesalers to have a few custom contracts ready also.

Focus on being sure they feel safe in the unit and in the neighborhood.