The long and short is that if you're a wholesaler and need help with your earnest money deposit, I can help you!

I am okay playing the long game and waiting for the benefits of market appreciation but in the time being would like an average CF return (not prioritizing CF). 

You're basically giving them all they need to deny a claim.Not worth it in the long run.

In Ohio you could manage properties for her even if you are not a licensed real estate agent working under a licensed broker so long as you were her w-2 employee or you were doing it for free.

Long term cash flow? 

Why do you think purchase contracts are so long and have such small print?

But I can’t do that if a  long term lease is in place!  

As long as her invoice lists the work done so you can match it against the security deposit that's all you need. 

Can do online application via your website, auto generated term sheets and loan docs, and pipeline management.

I was following James Dainard on biggerpockets and On the Market podcast for long time I was really impressed with skills and experience and successful journey.