Once we finally got the tenant out; we sold to a local investor who was planning on using it for his business.

For insurance, I’d recommend working with a local broker to explore the best rates.

Owners are able to list their personal contact information, but I believe there is a stipulation that the contact must be local to the property4.

A $200,000 duplex might have identical rents in municipality “A” and municipality “B” but the property tax rates will vary, local regulations will dictate licensing requirements, labor rates will vary & the particular location will dictate insurance premiums since insurance carriers will weigh local replacement costs and whether the municipality is viewed as being a “plaintiff friendly” in arriving at insurance premiums.Better situated assets will attract better tenants.

Maybe he does file a nuisance mechanics lien (whether he can and precise procedures) will be dependent on local law.

I always prefer to have a local attorney experienced in PML in that state.

If you ask me, I would much rather prefer investing in my local markets or at least somewhere I can drive to.

They have sent me a letter in the mail asking to buy my lot for almost double what the local values are so I'm not sure if this is a scam or just to good to be true.

Mostly on trade accounts with local businesses for the materials, some business credit cards, some of the contractors were OK with waiting 30 days for payment. 

My local market only has one power company so I'm wondering how people systemize this...