I also knew that his work was limited because most side roads were posted (heavy vehicles not permitted due to frost heaves, etc.).

Currently living in New Orleans as an engineer, but don't see myself here long term as there are limited opportunities here in my industry. 

And I am ok with her “limitations.”

Power of Attorney?)

Will depend on several factors like the type of property, type of tenants, your risk tolerance, other assets you own, your estate planning, laws where the property is located, etc.Any lawsuits would be limited to the assets of the LLC and not your personal assets (assuming you run the LLC appropriately and the corporate veil is not pierced).

You’ll have more buying power and you can use your funds.

I am sure that in ten years I would be happy with the appreciation and rent increases, but I need to be aggressive as I have limited time to build my monthly cash flow for retirement.

Desperately tried to cancel the warranties I had with a major national company, but they did everything in their power to hide how it could be done. 

The home has been vacant since January..has, power, water are all off.

Get a partner to learn from and can compliment skills or resources you don't have (if you have money but limited skills, partner with a flipper; if you have skills and no money, partner with a money guy).