Also, as Luther mentioned, your potential local contact person (heck, maybe you can locate them on BP if you don't know of anyone where your rental is) can see if there are any issues with the unit or property as a whole. 

I allow them entry into my unit with that same key box I mentioned above. 

All the performance metrics you mentioned (i.e.

Not to mention you have a crazy low loan.So unless this is a cheap (sub ~$150k?)

I've read a number of threads with a lot of pros and cons to both but several threads mentioned they ended up with 5 yr term etc .. rather than a 30 year term.We have a great local credit union to work with that is easy to work with and has great rates.

@Taylor Walber the MAO formula mentioned above does not apply to rentals it is for flips.

As @John Thedford mentioned, Talk to the title co., at a number you look up, for wire instructions.....scammers hacking emails and sending wire instructions from almost identical email addresses, giving instructions to wire to a bogus account are becoming rampant.

However, as mentioned above, each time we entered a sealed room created opportunities for construction dust to creep into these rooms.

Code enforcement relays that it is in the hands of the judge now, though it is worth mentioning that my friend has retained the services of an architect and is moving forward with plans to bring the property up to code.  

This is also after a lot of back and forth with the buyer first saying they would accept a letter from the HOA stating they are responsible for fixing the sheathing and then deciding the email from them wasn't good enough.Here is the contract language in this regard if anyone is curious:If the infestation report reveals the presence or indication of or damages by termite infestation or other wood destroying organisms, Seller shall remedy such deficiencies and shall furnish the Buyer with an infestation report by a qualified/licensed/bonded pest control operator (dated no earlier than 30 calendar days prior to Closing) that the Property is free from infestation or any damage herein mentioned; or documentation that the infestation has been treated and damage has been repaired as appropriate in a workmanlike manner on or before closing and reported by an appropriate licensee.