So far, all communication has been through the agents.

Emotionally, it "makes more sense" or just seems more prudent to spend $1K to check in on property valued at $1M (as opposed to $50K).3.)

Don't get emotional. 3.

Put the original documents in a safe deposit box or have a lawyer keep it and give both parties copies.As you complete the project make sure everyone is communicating and that all questions, issues, concerns, and disputes are handled quickly so they do not fester.

I have a contractor who does excellent work, is vet professional, and an excellent communicator, which in my opinion is hard to come by, but he is not licensed.

I found that fact interesting that "absentee owners" are usually on target lists for motivated sellers..where they can be physically, mentally and emotionally detached.Thank you for your input,Michael 

Hello,I am looking for Leasing service (Tenant Screening and communication with Tenant) for a SFH rental I have in Philadelphia suburbs (Devon, PA).

While you can communicate with the lender about your interest in purchasing the note, you won't be able to communicate about the loan at all unless you have a authorization to release from the borrower, that includes his loan number, social security number and signature.

Communication depends on the people you are interacting with and what their interests are.

Seems silly to rent if you really want this house to be your primary.....However that doesn't sound much like a logical decision rather an emotional one.