But going on 19 years, I was able to verify with records from energy company, this is surely a grandfathered issue.

I'm putting a lot of energy towards educating myself about all the intricacies of the business, of course while working on a good marketing and networking strategy.

But going on 19 years, I was able to verify with records from energy company, this is surely a grandfathered issue.

I would say do the BRRR method and read @David Greene book.

As soon as you see no signature line, no website you can go back to and check out, no clue who the company is or where to find (geographically) them, it doesn't matter how hungry you are, how good your deal is, you are about to go on a horrific journey that will sideline your real estate investment career for some time while you spend all the energy you intended on real estate investing, on damage control.

To do this and invest in general take in all the FREE education you can: Listen to podcasts, network, and read books, for example "Long Distance Real Estate Investing...." by David Green is actually free on Audible through Amazon, if you have prime. 

We happen to visit the town and sneak check of our property, disappointed to see the used to be green grass is already brown.

. - Black mold under the roof (2nd picture, also reveals some green on the siding and pillars...a quick cleanup would help with that) - Clear lawn issues (5th picture, also shows a vehicle in the middle of the backyard?)

Also you get warranties, the house is going to be more energy efficient reducing the utilities for the remnant. 

If you're interested you should check out @David Greene's book: https://www.biggerpockets.com/store/long-distance-real-estate-investing-ultimateIt's a must have for anyone looking invest out of state.Hope that helps!