.), fencing and security systems, and numerous other factors. 

Also, if something significant is revealed during the inspection, and you want to trade remedying that issue for a vacant first floor, that could be an option, but the issue should be material and not exaggerated, and the seller should have the option to remedy the inspection issue instead of making the trade.Lastly, and somewhat unrelated, you should always require that any security deposits, and interest accrued on such deposits, be passed on to you at closing.

It's her house.So what do I need to do to keep the house going without regular use?

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

In either case, you want to pay off the HELOC as quickly as possible to secure your equity in the property and recycle the capital.

It's the second biggest cronyism in US history, even social security isn't as bad as all that.

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

I currently own my SFR here in Phoenix and plan on renting that out once I secure a MF.

Do all the homes have security doors and bars on the windows?

It might be a better idea to manage a regular Airbnb first, so that you can have some experience and can show it to your prospective leads.