The archer (insurance) won't pick off every bad guy that tries to get in, so having the walls and moat is vital.

I am active duty military stationed in California for the next  two years and plan on moving back to Louisville after my contract.

I am looking for an experienced property manager to take over short and medium term rental duties for the property. this would include:Checkin and checkoutsCoordinating maintenence and cleanersinventory managementBookings and communications with customers through airbnb and possible other booking channelsPlease reach out with any questions. 

As a landlord, your friend has a legal duty to ensure that the property he rents out is safe and habitable.

I emailed the title/escrow company directly and told them I expect them to fulfill their duties and abide by the contract which states clearly that funds should be sent to the landlord if the any of the clauses are broken, the biggest one being that they refused to sign a lease. 

There is a great book on that by Active Duty Passive Income called Military Multifamily. 

Conduct thorough market research, evaluate comparable sales, and work with experienced real estate agents, wholesalers, or appraisers to determine a fair purchase price.2) Underestimating Renovation Costs: Accurately estimating renovation costs is vital for profitability.

I am active duty military stationed in California for another two years but would love to be able to invest long distance in the mean time.

Rather, they are offered to help tenants and landlords avoid, understand, and resolve security deposit disputes.Security deposit disputes often can be resolved, or avoided in the first place, if the parties exercise common sense and good judgment, and deal with each other fairly and in good faith (see Landlord's and tenant's duty of good faith and fair dealing).

Although unlikely, would doing this potentially violate your duty of full disclosure if the buyer eventually found out?