There is only a little over $3k left (a significant amount to me, but not enough worth trying to take him to court).The odd part of this situation and where my question arises is that his mother is offering to pay what's left under the auspicious that I will not tell him she did so.

If/When I get deployed, I will more than likely give power of attorney to my mother so that she will be able to resolve any complicated issues that may arise.

Im looking at doing a refi on my primary to do down payment and up dating on a rental...once updates complete on rental should rent for 800 leaving  400 a month cashflow...my thoughts are to build up 6 months of rent for problems arising on the rental..then pay myself back putting the extra dollars to paying off my primary home quicker 

The typical issue that arises is bankruptcy where I have been involved in one that drug on for 2 years

I would like to invest using the BRRRR model in an out of state market but have reservations due to all the complications that could arise. 

So many people are afraid of failing, and/or quit when these situations arise, so good job of not letting that get in your way.  

It gives me great cash flow which I plan on saving for any repairs that need done that may arise within the next few years.

Unless extenuating circumstances arise: you got a new job our of the area, you have a baby and the property no longer works for you, etc.

The property will have less expenses for upkeep with an on-site manager upholding house rules (so definitely won’t be having house parties and drawing negative attention from neighbors or law enforcement)and taking care of small fix problems that arise.

They still require you, the investor, to conduct proper due diligence and to keep your head on in case any challenges arise.