In this case, get familiar with NYS landlord/tenant law or find someone who is. 

1) Yiu REALLY need to know what CA will  allow you to do, I don’t know, but the state may say too bad landlord, you lose. 2) Assuming your attorney (Or you if you’re able to decode the laws that relate to your situation and are willing to go to court in front of a judge against a “sick” kid.) think you have the right to collect the rent I’d give them two options. 

Choosing landlord software is often about what kinds of features you need.

Keep in mind the potential for higher renovation costs due to older properties and the local landlord-tenant laws.Good luck!

The answer is relatively simple, it's landlord fatigue.  

I think Landlords are better off using strong policies, knowing the law, acting quickly and professionally.

Just google the following: - special assessment - zombie condos - Florida condos (look for recent news)Since you are not living near the properties anyways, why not look in a landlord friendly state where the purchase prices are lower?

I would look for a professional company like Rentwerx.Here's an eviction resource: https://guides.sll.texas.gov/landlord-tenant-law/about-evict...

DM a few local landlords to ask them 

Assuming your property is in Utah (like your profile indicates), here's the state law from a basic internet search:In Utah, a tenant who abandons a rental property without notice is liable for the lesser of the following: The rent remaining on the leaseThe rent plus the difference between the fair rental value and the agreed-upon rentThe cost to restore the property to its original conditionThe landlord can also remove the tenant's belongings and sell them if the tenant doesn't claim them within a reasonable time.