You need to get a 3rd party inspection to ensure the property is in the condition you expect.

Lastly, a lot of HML will go 90% of purch + rehab, you just need to ensure you have appropriate exit strategies in place. 

By doing that I can learn more ideas, get more creative, etc.

@Kelly DeWinter - love the creativity as well as the practical possibilities.

I’ll elaborate : I want to be sure should (heaven forbid) I have some sort of legal action against my company , how do I ensure that my wife and her livelihood cannot be dragged into it / in Jeopardy?

Whenever you are buying a property out of state you should do a few things to ensure it's as smooth as possible.

My first step was to ensure I tracked everything!!

I am utilizing PODIO CRM for staying on top of my leads and ensuring I process them to closing in the most efficient way possible.

Any ideas on how to creatively finance that remodel into the deal or otherwise?

If you are looking to flip it, Then you want to negotiate the price to ensure that the ARV is above both the price and the repair cost of the property.