Some of them you can turn by hand; some you need a regular adjustable wrench (Crescent wrench) or pair of pliers; some you need a T-handle wrench or "water key" that the hardware store sells. 

I don't post much but I do read this forum regularly and it has been incredibly helpful.

If you send via regular mail, they will claim they didn't get it.

Thanks @Russell Brazil we will be managing the property ourself as far as yard work and regular maintenance.

Jason, I'm a real estate lawyer here in Austin, and I regularly handle condo conversions.

The person inside may have paperwork showing him as renting from her or fake paperwork, so easier to just do a regular eviction and pay the extra for the process server to do 2 at the same address. 

Is it the same as regular properties?

House is in bad aesthetic condition ( Cannot be used as a regular rental or Airbnb without substantial work done)3.

There are many great TK providers who are regular contributors to the site.  

I would stay to the area around Southpoint, zip 27703, I think.For lenders, if you are a member of a local credit union, I would make an appointment with a loan officer to see what they can offer and also check with a regular bank mortgage and a national mortgage company.