I would  do a cashiers check to the Trustee ( all them basically were in Seattle ) I would hire courier to hand deliver ( we knew all the staff personally at these companies so we could call them for a reinstatement figure) So those funds were couriered to Trustee  I recorded the deed and the sale would be cancelled on the steps and foreclosure buyers would be bummed out as they chased these for months only to have them go away and have no clue what happened..

Most people who make a ton on Airbnb hire out designers, put in flashy amenities, and create a true experience.

I cannot be the designated Host since I am more than 30 min away and would have to hire a PM in this case which I currently am not looking to do. 

if you buy a random property 3000 miles away and have to hire out everything and overpay for everything you won't.

If this is what concerns you hire a buyer's agent because you are focused on the wrong things altogether.

In my devious mind, I thinking like you that I hire a parking attendant, install gates and charge an entrance fee if I bought it. 

I just recently got hired for DSNY (New York city department of sanitation) my base pay is 43,000 with alot of overtime opportunities so I do not see myself making any less than 60,000 for my first year.

Many people start out active because they want exposure to real estate and don't know that you can start out passive - you can effectively hire the asset manager and supply capital to the investment.You can have great success as an active or a passive investor - but it is important to understand the difference and to select whichever option matches your skills and resources the best.Good luck!

You could hire property management and probably still do well although I am not sure of the options in that city.- If I use a 1031 Exchange, does the next property also have to be a duplex?

I would be hiring an attorney to be first in line for any distributions that do come as it's literally first come first serve for people that file suits and obtain judgement first.