People who don't take responsibility for bad decisions they make continue to make bad decisions and that is why their lives suck. 

I too, have made some investments that have cost me time and money but, I take each one as learning experience and will continue to push through it all until I have reach my goals. 

More than anything else I want a proof of concept for out of state investing, so that I can continue to take advantage of the best markets.

I have uploaded an introduction video on my profile page which I linked from my YouTube channel but it doesn't seem to pop up or play when I hit the play button on it.

I don't see how that continue. 

I don't play in that sand box and I am easily confused by all of this advanced stuff...  

Also, they were referred by Maverick Investor Group, and they have also done absolutely nothing to hold ABC accountable - and have continued to promote them despite my best efforts to recruit their help.

After giving her all the other advice, remind her to think long and hard whether or not she wants to continue to be tied to the property and relying on another person to make the deal work, OR, if she'd rather sell it outright and be free of the whole thing.Think about it:  just because you CAN structure a creative financing deal, doesn't always mean you SHOULD do that.

I would advise you continue to rent and invest in a multi unit.

Also, if your goal is to hold long term, a potential downturn in the market shouldn't be a huge concern, as long as the property continues to have a net positive cash flow.