Here in New Jersey there are laws that Define how a property is determined to be abandoned.

Define your "due diligence" period that sellers don't want to give.....3 days, 14 days, 30 days, appraisal requirements, ...?

My Solo 401k has 2 components; a Traditional 401k bucket which is not tax-exempt and then a Roth 401k bucket which is tax-exempt. 

You need to define more what you are seeking.Multi could be 2 to 4 unit properties, 20,50,300 units.You did not mention stabilized assets, value add, totally vacant,etc.

Three states  is definately too wide an  area,  so i would be looking to narrow that down to a few small pockets with those three states.  

what defines a rathole?

@Dan Roma You can have an agent list the property if you include that right in your contract (this is a major component of wholetailing).

There are still plenty of deals to be had in the Springs, but you will want to make sure to define exactly what you are looking for, having any financing lined up, and have an agent that can help you jump on opportunities immediately when they come available. 

These towns have focused heavily in defining themselves as towns, have low taxes, and you get a lot more for your money in those areas. 

Without knowledge of the occupancy requirement, I think these terms are wrong to use because they're not as defined.