That alone could  potentially add risk.Also, the property seller (or CFD holder/owner) still retains legal title to the property as far as I know.

Have them spray foam it as well for an additional $750.As far as finding contractors, that's the game right there.

That person may just not have good numbers because he really has no clue what needs to be done, what the cost of the repairs are or the value of the property.Since you do not even know where Midland TX is so you have no idea of the numbers, if they are correct or not.Let me tell you about a local 'investor' who bought a 'good deal' to get into the deal where I invest.There was a beautiful historic house that went up for tax sale. 

You're telling the seller that neither offer is final, inviting them to go so far as (and they will) combine the best (to them) of each offer, and thus taking control over the process away from you.

I have tried listing the house for sale but 2 brokers have quit because he is so difficult.

As far as the delayed financing those programs are still open :)

As far as me being from another state, you could also pick something near a vacation zone that you may like.

The owners are moving to Oregon for 9 months out of the year, and are leaving us to lookover the property while they're gone.We have completely fully furnished the unit and it's just about ready to go, but there's certain specs that I'm not familiar with as far as 'owning' an Airbnb.

As far as underwriting/occupancy conventional is the only one above that would allow for a straight non OO investment purchase, FHA/VA are only for properties you intend to purchase and then occupy.

As far as groups go, there are many active investors in town and many have FB groups or meetup.com groups that meet regularly.