Queens based here but constantly traveling, would love to chat.

I rent apartments and houses often because I travel for long term.  

I think if I was retired I'd probably mow them all most of the time, paying a premium to have someone mow when I was traveling during mowing season. 

Basically looking at what would probably fall in to a flip or rehab category, but something just this side of habitable (loosely speaking), to fix it up while "living" in it off and on until ready for moving in all belongings, appliances, pets, etc. permanently.The posts I've read state that the seller is not responsible for this & that's fine by me, but I'm naive as to why it matters and can't seem to find under what circumstances the certificate is required OR who asks for it. 

To have the discretionary time (and wealth) to travel to Hawaii on a whim is one of many life goals of mine.

Once you have title, then you can do the rehab yourself, or just sell it to another investor.Lots of lessons here:1) Don't loan money in second position unless you understand what happens if the borrower defaults.2) Don't loan money 3,000 miles from home, unless you're prepared to travel to the property to attend a foreclosure auction.3) Plan better. 

We have to get better and be proactive in August, I missed the boat (again) this year, because my wife is a teacher and August is a travelling month.

I want more time to spend with my daughter, to travel and to make more money for my family and many generations to come.

I told them that I charge a fee to go to the buildings and I won't charge that travel fee if I can do something remotely, such as letting Contractors in and viewing their progress during a renovation.The Locks that I use is this one: Yale Z-Wave Lever LockI love this lock because I like using a Lever lock for the front door with a Door Closer.I don't know if this happens to Deadbolts, but I'm afraid that a tenant will hold the door open too long and the Electronic Deadbolt will open it's bolt.

However, we specifically chose houses that were habitable and that we could generally update one room at a time.