I use similar words but my "Dad tone" does not carry the same weight. 

There are many people involved in this thread that are far more educated and intelligent than myself, but one strategy I'd highly recommend is closely monitoring REO/Foreclosure Auction listings on the MLS/Auction sites.

Mine can set door codes, message (or call) guests, schedule cleaners, adjust the thermostat, monitor my cameras, & call a plumber just as easily as a local PM can, for 1% of the costI wrote much more about leveraging offshore assistants in this post here.

Your girlfriend will either appreciate your professionalism and your understanding of the weight of this proposal for your economic futures and your relationship, or she'll be insulted that you feel she needs to enter into a full agreement for every aspect of this investment deal.

Final thought, the core 4 principle is vital for long distance real estate investing, David Greene's words on that are worth their weight in gold.

It's a bummer, but the cost benefit is heavily weighted in favor of keeping it.

It's worth its weight in gold.

@Theresa Harris yes debt to income ratio is ok, but the weight of the loans on my mind is heavy.

Seems to me that cost should lead you to ensure water use is better monitored.

Of course, size and weight will affect transport requirements and craning ability.Kit homes are an interesting idea.