The last tenants at one of my SFH rentals were comfortable securing the property remotely based on the photos and video tour, signed the lease electronically, and sent all move in funds to me electronically before they moved to the area.

If they don't repay their taxes, then you can go through the proper channels to acquire the property.

I watched the 3:28:27 YouTube video "How to start an AirBnB business the ultimate free course" Rob posted on his channel Robuit and now feel equipped with everything I need to start my 1st STR.

If they don't repay their taxes, then you can go through the proper channels to acquire the property. 

I don't know how long it can last though as it is the sort of channel that once to many people start doing the whole channel will become ineffective.

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

I am new here, but I have been watching videos from the Bigger Pockets team on YouTube for a few months. 

any videos you would recommend? 

I've been watching a lot of videos from https://www.strlawguys.com/ but this is going to cost a good chunk of change to setup a fairly complex protection structure.

But try this: https://www.homewyse.com/services/cost_to_estimate_home_remo...Let me ask you this.....I was even considering offering a service to 'walk the property' via video conference and throw out some rough numbers....do you think that would help people?