Then I have a personal umbrella for another 2 million. 

On a good note, my current flip is on the money!

You get to know whats going on, what issues neighbors are having, get service/repair person recommendations.

My personal opinions below, with a lot of generalities. 

When I contacted the person who originally sent me the property, she asked "how do we get paid on this?"

I have an investor that will loan the down payment and so I am going in on this deal with no money down.

Down payment funds just can't be from a unsecured loan (personal loan/credit card).

Personally I think it can be done online.

Accumulation of weeds, vegetation, junk, dead organic matter,debris, garbage, offal, rat harborages, stagnant water, combustible, materials, and similar materials or conditions on a premises constitutes fire, health or safetyhazards.Violation 2: Enter/Occupy Posted STRUNarrative/ Ordinance Description: No person shall enter or occupy the residence due to fire damage and hazardous conditions.Violation 3: Heating facilitiesNarrative/ Ordinance Description: No heating due to no power PG&E pulled the power.

From my research, townhomes appear to have lower maintenance costs compared to single-family properties and potentially offer higher cash flow.My primary goal is to find avenues to park money while also building wealth, achieving high cash flow, and growing in the real estate sector.