She doesn’t need local family to manage it. 

Stay disciplined and avoid rushing into deals without thorough due diligence.Resources for InvestorsIf you’re new to investing in distressed properties or looking to expand your portfolio, consider leveraging resources like:Local Realtors: Realtors specializing in distressed properties can assist in locating off-market deals and navigating complex transactions.Community Forums: Attend a local investor meetup or join online forums for the Phoenix market.Educational Tools: Search out webinars, workshops, or courses on investing in distressed properties.Final ThoughtsThe distressed property market in Phoenix is creating some excellent potential for the right investors willing to go the extra mile necessary to take on strategic risks associated with this category of real estate.

My local area has high property tax and makes me wonder about PA as an alternative. 

Texas law has certain requirements, as I'd assume most all states do.Do you have any links to the type of locks you have used for the front door, back door and door leading to the garage?

I say start there, exhaust your local efforts before jumping toward "shiny things" and unknown markets, persons etc.. 

Proc. 2002-69, 2002-2 C.B. 831, for special rules applicable to husband and wife state law entities in community property states.

Like where Eric and I live Oregon has very stringent land use laws..

However, that doesn’t mean there’s no demand for affordable rentals—you just need to determine if your home fits the local rental market.

A friend of mine and I went to meet him at a local golf course and then we talked more about the opportunity over lunch.

If you want to network or ask specific questions about your local market, go to your local real estate forum and connect with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking5.