Things I personally try to build before breaking into a new market.1.

In our experience, Remote Investing requires finding a PMC that takes the time to understand an owner's expectations and discusses if & how they can be met.A common problem is a percentage of Remote Investors expecting their PMC to be a personal assistant.

Sounds like the person knew what was going on with their credit report as they have filed reports in the past. 

If you need more to do the rehab, perhaps instead of partnering, you could get your former boss to do a personal loan. 

Have the tenants take and send pictures of any maintenance items and video chat with the repair person as needed.If you ever get in a situation where you just feel like you can't do it or don't want to do it, you can always put a PM in place at any time. 

I've personally invested and work with investors - it's critical to get your numbers right on the front end.

I've personally driven this neighborhood and was amazed at how nice and clean it is.

Unless you revise your plan and ensure that your personal use is under 10% of the rental use.

My wife is a realtor and my sons are MLO's and we started a lending company last year :)We do STR's mostly personally with our own properties and self manage all of them.

She'd probably be able to put you on the line as a co-borrower.I've done this personally and it's been great for me and my situation!