In many states the proceedings for removing a tenant through eviction can take many months and cost a lot.

i'll usually generate more out-of-state leads than i can handle just doing this and it doesn't cost a dime.

Doesn't cost a dime to do that.

I can certainly double my projections are maintenance cost.   As

 Go on to Google Earth, and look at 213 Calabria Court, Costa Mesa, CA on street view.

I'll be in Costa Rica for a couple weeks this summer, but following this thread in case I can make it.

While LLC's do cost a little they can save you huge in the long run. 

but they throw em up and they sell quick.. so little risk and entitlements are easy and quick.then I look at my market here in PDX and it can take a year to get permits and cost a ton... but profits on one project that sells in the 700 800 range may be 100k or better...

Lawyers cost a lot of money and trying to resolve this in a more effective way.  

Of course, the variance is always a possible solution, but it cost a chunk of change and is at the whim of the neighbors and politicians.