Currently the outstanding loan amount is $34,000 under the tax assessment so I can use the equity in future property investing.Yesterday an individual from a respected property group in the area stated the house would rent for $1,300 a month (which matches my research). 

But also @Linda D. makes an extremely good point, in the mean time, stay extremely engaged in surrounding yourself with like minded REI individuals as this will continually remind you and motivate you to stay accountable to your WHY you are doing this. 

That said, there may be a market or two, here and there, where solar is actually a thing that can be measured on a market scale, rather than an individual scale.

Most banks will also require the short sale home to be listed on MLS and process throw their online platform so doing this under the radar is most unlikely. 

What is your relationship to Online Commercial Mortgage in your signature?

I currently use QB Online but they don't have a job costing feature, only workarounds for now.

My management software buildium lets them pay online. 

I'm assuming the following should all be in the name of the LLC and not me as an individual: -contract with property manager-insurance policy on house-any utilities I continue to pay for (so, for instance, checks to the gardeners / pool guy should come from the LLC) Anything else I might be forgetting?

Looking to connect with other investors and like-minded individuals and grow my own network around NS as I look to get into RE Investing!

I am researching and considering using an online service to help with rent collection, statements, and other administrative management tasks for my rental property business.