@Matt B.Logistically, here is what I would check.(1) Is the unit sized properly? 

Check out Mark Hall.

Check with the assessor's office to see where tax bills are being sent.

Today the realtor told my wife that the offer that was accepted got caught in Hurricane Florence and couldn't get a check for the earnest money, so everything is still on hold.

Hoping it becomes better, hoping I can repay some of the knowledge I obtained (and I did obtain a lot from here), hoping to learn more, just enough to make a living off of this without needing to become a real estate tycoon and have my own Monopoly piece...As for MMM - I started with his blog figuring out this whole idea of early retirement and real estate and passive income and such - but I also drive 60 miles everytime I want to go around town to check on some rehabs, meet a fellow investor for lunch or do a showing - and you want me to get rid of my car??? 

I see from your profile that you have access to the MLS but you might want to check out your local BP forum to find contacts for investors, realtors, or lenders in your area.

They had stated they have completed items and we went to check and they were not completed even though we paid for them.

Rules regarding size and location vary so you'll need to check that if this is available at all. 

If you want to show them respect, go talk to them informally and let them know what you're doing (after checking the bylaws to insure it's allowed).

I'm not judging, just stating the fact, and noting it's not out of character for her.