My in-laws are retired, they have owned a "winter" home in AZ for a couple years, and a within the last year or so purchased a "summer" condo in MI after selling another home in MI to be closer to us and their grandchildren. 

Absolutely you can bring in professional help from a licensed contractor who can locate the problems and estimate repair costs and a timeframe of how long it will take.If you are working with a professional buyers agent,they should know a minimum of 3 excellent contractors who will give you a free estimate.

Hi all, I am an older retired designer who has owned a triplex for 31 years and a 9 plex that I bought three years ago.

Even though I did not find any listings I found 1 wholesaler contact info who added me to his email list and a realtor who is working with other investors.

I also have 7 SFH all together and a duplex.

The first to be manditorily evacuated and we came home to power, water, AC and a nice green lawn.  

The property also had a detached 4-car garage and a laundry room.

I am still new to this game, and have a SFR in Melbourne, which was mildly affected by Irma, and I am curious what everyone does for storm cleanup in regards to tenant vs landlord responsibilities.My rental house had some porch roll roof peeled off, the wood fence blew over and a shutter came off. 

I would borrow 30k for between 6mos and a year (the seasoning term before a refinance).I know it's all negotiable, but we just want to know what's typical?  

save yourself a lot of grief and have an attorney or mlo underwrite your loan I don't know why you would want to lease for a year and then seller finance with out an option to buy and a hefty payment Is your market not appreciating?