I just put a call to them on Friday to talk about a refinance of my properties.  

With today's technologies and resources, all of this is possible but you need to do your homework and talk to people who have done out of state investing successfully. 

He was the second appraiser, my original appraiser that is proficient in the valuation of solar property got 3 strokes in 3 consecutive months and wasn't able to talk or write.

At the very least, talk to as many loan officers as possible and get opinions about your specific situation.

Or the affiliates/marketers of the guru education programs pretending to know what they are talking about and skirting the soliciting rules in the forums!

The best way to get leads is to get out of the office and go talk to people.

But long story short, I think your cousin should absolutely consider talking to an elder law specialist on this topic.

I will talk to my realtor and have her check with the sellers to see if they are good with it.

Youre talking 50 years old vs 100 years old so when it comes down to it they are both old.  

The expense will then become part of the basis of that property.That's the technical answer.Realistically, if we're talking about a small amount for Lost Earnest Money or inspection, many people either roll that into the basis of whatever property they buy next, or expense it as I've outlined above.