He is experienced in real estate and is a realtor and has  been doing it for many years.

Or steps  Never recommeneded if I was the GC as what if the person does not sell the home or it sells for less than what they owe the bank and the GC? 

If nothing is mentioned about it then I don't get them personally. 

Learning from experienced investors is invaluable.

Buying a property for your mom that you have to put money into each month even after the mortgage is paid off (taxes, insurance, maintenance) will only work if you have significant appreciation to offset that, which is what you probably experienced in California (and I experienced in Canada). 

@Ahmad Aram It can be harder to purchase homes using an LLC as opposed to your personal name.

IRS liens follow the person so they might be willing to negotiate.

Just look at the property on google street view, you don't need to go in person, etc. 

A loaf of bread is $7.The last thing you want to do is lose a great cleaning person over $25.

More specific: how do you personally keep records?