I would then send that same letter with the final itemized list and check.

Unfortunately, so many areas are just sitting vacant because I definitely agree that the character and architecture are awesome!

I get repeat renters that book direct and they use Paypal or send me a check and I block these dates on Homeaway which syncs my Airbnb calendar.

A health check is in order.

Not much you can do on tax in that situation, but if you were open to exchange - there’s definitely some hands-off investments you could check out.

If you haven't already, check out the BP podcasts: REI https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcast and Money https://www.biggerpockets.com/moneyshow.

The closing attorney charges a fee to put it  in escrow, would I be able to ask for a cashier's check from the seller?

Never been there AH  you will no doubt love it or at least your wife will I bet... go by  7  New st.. the horse carriages go by there That's one of my new builds if the contractor is there his name Is Troy and tell him your a friend of mine and he will show you through..Also if you google  8 Woodal  go check that little street out I built all three of the new builds there .. and they are pretty cool but it gives you the idea of how things were 200 years ago with these tiny tiny streets and then you can appreciate how difficult these builds are with no room to move..  

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

Let her move in and keep cashing those rent checks.