We should move first and then think about the rest.

You start off by finding a good realtor, they should be able to connect you with the rest of the team @Saurabh Verma.

Hoping one day to do a road trip out East just to get a feel for the rest of the U.S.

If one of you pays $100 and the other pays the rest, OK. 

Also, the rest of the "what-ifs" are spelled out if you setup the Operating Agreement correctly (seek professional assistance).You'll want the entity taking Title to be formed in the State that the property resides. 

Assume 1/2 of these people live with others or in a rest home. 

We are not sure that we will settle down in CT for the rest of our lives, but will be there for at least 3 years. 

What's the rest of the story? 

Our partner’s GC mentioned that we should thinking about having someone start on the demo as soon as possible to not waste time, and then have GCs bid on the rest of the project.

House is empty, but husband sees all the bedroom doors removed and nailed crosswise  on the walls leading into the Kitchen to seal it off from the rest of the house.