Another method is physically going to properties on the market in your area and look at them, look to the basic concept of "DUST" in the real estate, after about 50 homes in a band of price ranges, you'll be able to guess, it might take 100.Too bad newbies don't have a "Blue Book" for real estate, wouldn't that be great......Oh, that's a 2006 model Harrison Built in Oak Hills, zip code 65606, ah, it says here the 3/2/2 is worth, in good condition, $212,500.00 !  

In AZ it is fairly simple to get information from the assessors office if you find an address different from the physical location of the house you might have a place to start, you can also see if it owned by a Trust which will obviously change the probate aspects

Even if they don't physically hurt you, they can come back and rob you or give your information to others.  

You can certainly have an owner in the property while you control the deal but I wouldn't give him any money until he physically moved out.

v=NQAA2LlabUgShe mentions cold emails, but postcards are essentially the same thing just physical.

Pretty much the biggest thing is getting someone who can give me an accurate estimate for when I can't physically see the property. 

It is my understanding the bank is not "technically" okay with this, but they won't due anything as long as they are getting paid.My question is: What is the best way to physically pay for the home prior to putting it in your LLC?

Also, I would make sure to communicate a little via email or text, so you can have some physical evidence of his behavior.

Where do you physically envision yourself being when all of that is accomplished.

There is no substitute for being physically present with experienced investors.Let me know if you need any help finding other resources to help you get started!