As far as clauses, the main thing you want to focus on is due-diligence period and close of escrow.

@Nicholas Sheridan, Jr.In my experience, gifts need to be from direct relatives if within that 60ish day period.

To make it a stronger offer you can go with a larger amount and have it non-refundable day 1 or within a short period of time. 

Properties that are in need of major renovation that cannot be rehabbed gradually will end up trading at a substantial discount,  having to account for costs of the rehab,  more of that cost needing to be paid up front ahead of increased returns, much longer period for rents to catch up to market,  and more costs regarding permitting, tenant relocation, etc. 

My issue is: will they rent, period?

I've signed no documents indicating there is a 90 day period for them to cure the title issue and feel like I've upheld all my legal obligations and I'm entitled to the return of the earnest money. 

Private lenders offer no seasoning periods.

Here’s why:1) Risk Reduction - for a typically small cost in terms of time and money you can gain a ton of context about an area and the surrounding areas that will help you to reduce the risk of getting into a poor investment2) Relationships - you can leverage your time there to meet with local market participants like property managers, brokers, other investors, contractors, potential tenants etc.3) Business expenses - you should be able to deduct the cost of the trip as a business expense4) Context / Perspective - you simply get better context and perspective by being there is personI don’t mean to say that you can’t do OK by investing remotely but I am 100% certain that you will get outsized benefits from visiting your assets periodically and definitely initially.When I invest in multifamily deals I always visit the area, the comps and the asset itself, this takes time but because we buy 100’s of units at a time it is an efficient use of time.I’d also be wary of anyone who isn’t personally invested in a deal alongside you telling you that you don’t need to visit, particularly if they get compensated by you making a transaction.Investing out of state allows us to find the best returns but don’t be mistaken into thinking that you shouldn’t plan on spending time in your target market.

Do not airbnb a property without your landlord's consent period. 

Pretty flagrantly, too.If a Realtor has a marketing strategy of having an exclusive period on another platform to collect bids, so it hits the main MLS hot and already bid up (or whatever, the exact strategy is irrelevant), they should be allowed to.There should be a competitive marketplace for the good or service in question, no one should be forced to use just one good or service.