Now, if anyone offers me loan (or) upfront fee, I would ask to go through "Escrow".

Additionally, Allen county allows you to use the lesser of assessed values based on either the comparable sales, or the income approach.

You need to stay in control of the relationship.In addition to the Happy Clause mentioned, the word "no" is a perfect response.

I'm in Minnesota and Farmer's Insurance offers pontoon coverage for a rental. 

In addition you'll need to be able to keep up with the ever changing local laws and regulations which is doable from out of state, but will require proactive effort.To find a good reliable PMC I would start by finding 3-4 that are (1) members of NARPM and (2) licensed by the state Real Estate Commission (not required in all states, but always a plus).

I wonder what investors offer as a means not to have the sellers pay the gain all at once. etc. 

My wife and I are remodeling a 1940s bungalow-style home in St Petersburg, and after several months of interior work, we need design help and drawings of the front exterior for our contractor to gain permits from the city and move forward with the project.The original front entrance of the home was covered with an addition built by previous owners, and we'd like to boost curb appeal and value by adding a driveway, front steps, a new door with sidelights, and an overhang jutting out from the gable with columns. 

I was told by the tenant she’d offer up a good deal to get rid of it.  

@Jared Schottthe short answer is - if the house is already on the market, it's extremely unlikely that they will accept a seller finance offer. 

The folks at mass save said there is a new program as of 2023 that offers $5000 per unit for knob and tube remediation and said I could take a heat loan of max $10,000 per unit as well for the balance so I am hoping that is true.