And you can bet there will be many that feel the same way.I flew to Maui 8 months after 9/11 and tourism numbers were still very low and hotels were significantly affected.  

It's a little odd but if the seller is willing to basically wholesale their own house back to you, I can't see why a judge would stop them from doing so.

That's your best bet for finding locals who know the area.

I spent 10 weeks doing these gaaadamn boring agent classes to bet my license, and then after some research and a LOT of complaints from investors turned agents, they regretted getting their licenses.Legal or not?

Odds are, unless the prop is a real mess, it will not sell for less than debt + lawyer fees + penalties. 

I’ve notice not a lot of agents get back , (odd) .

Someone reliable and can do some quality painting and odds and ends?

Something I did not mention in the original post was setting up a lease, my guess is that the best bet is to find a boiler plate for the state you reside and then consult with a lawyer to custom fit it to your needs?

Video walk through is your best bet.

I would put bets on it being one or more of the first three, versus the fourth.