But you only do this when you are able to meaningfully supervise their work, by being able to say things like "THIS problem needs to be addressed within 12 hours, and THAT problem can wait until next month" or "Please explain the cost breakdown for this maintenance service, it seems a little high" or "I'd like to also see a quote for the same washer/dryer combo with a 5 year warranty".While Getting A Property Manager: Finding a Good Management CompanyFrankly, it's a neverending quest.

I cannot stomach encouraging that system, so we’ve decided not to go section 8 for this property.

Hi @Felix Ortiz while I am not a single parent considering house hacking and cannot provide advice, I do want to provide encouragement.

This website has a lot of encouragement and resources for newbies, and helps you map your path forward. 

For that reason, this Court has observed that "the purchasing of tax-sale property is, in itself, a laudable practice, one to be encouraged, rather than discouraged."

Tax-Advantaged and Tax-free Investments are set up to encourage people to start Investing and try to realize the American Dream.

The GA attorney said, "We can do either actually - because you are both the buyer and the seller I don’t see any meaningful difference between the two options." 

It seems to me that the utilities are unable to be turned on at this point therefore making a meaningful housing inspection impossible along with any chance of me renegotiating the purchase price with the bank or getting an accurate repair estimate for my renovation loan. 

Since your a newer investor, and unless you have a specific reason why you want to go the Seller financing route, I'd strongly encourage you to go the 'traditional' route through a bank for financing.

You want to focus on one area so that you're familiar with the area and so that you have meaningful relationships with brokers, property managers, and other professionals that will ultimately lead to you getting better deals and better information.2.