Document, document, document, all of the attempts to set appointments for the repair.

They will know setback rules, road widths required, easement documentation for road and utilities, postal box and bus stop.  

I own and operate around 300 doors. https://docs.google.com/document/d/13SEAyhH7We1kjI8DlDVfxERP...

Just like you, she can do RE as a side gig and learn a lot more while she keeps her own nest egg going and her lendability strong with a regular job.You should loop her into a major document with all of the properties and all of the profit and loss and go through them one by one and talk about whether to sell or keep, and also base it on geography for her and your collective choice of management.

@Mary Jay, to layer on to Connor's comment, while some lenders will only pay draws on invoices paid with lien releases, there are also some that will allow you to submit draws on invoiced work.  

But if he really does have a buyer, can't he just submit to me a Purchase Agreement contingent on a viewing first?

Fast forward to today and one of those existing STR's has become a nuisance to the neighborhood and so the HOA board is planning to ban all STR's using what they believe are provisions in the CC&Rs to justify it and have consulted an attorney to validate the legal standing on implementing this ban.The CC&Rs were written in 1998 (before STR's was even a thing) and have these sections being cited by a couple members of the board as justification for banning the rentals (note there is not anything explicit about STR's in the documents)Section 1 – Single Family Residential – states in part, “… Lots… shall be used for no purpose other than residential purposes.”

I assume you’re going to be making all the sales and purchases in cash as you don’t want to get a $1M mortgage and then tell everyone you paid $100k when all the closing documents say otherwise. 

If you're unable to visit the area, video walkthroughs and detailed photo documentation are essential.

You’ll need to submit 2 out of the 4 documents - driver’s licenses or state ID, homeowners tax exemption, bank statement dated within 30 days, or official payroll documentation dated within 30 days.