I did speakto the Treasury Offset division who stated I did have one SBA backed loan for a much loweramount than the lien. 

Section 8 can be tricky depending on what state/municipality you are in.

In the state of California, to represent property owners by managing their properties, you need to have a real estate broker's license, or work under a broker that allows you to do property management.  

@Kiara Lugo Like people have stated previously, there are certain parts of Lehigh that you will want to avoid.

I hired them because they came recommended and I want zero-stress when I move out of state. 

Should i focus on purchasing a primary residence or look into out of state investment property? 

Obviously, if the tenants fail to timely pay rent, you can enforce their obligations with a notice to pay.Your question is legal in nature, so I recommend that you consult your landlord or FHA attorney in your state about it.

My question is, as a resident of CA does it make a difference if I'm using an attorney/asset protection specialist in my home state or in the state where I own rentals?

Fees should be clearly stated in writing, easy to understand, and justifiable.

I am an out-of-state investor about to buy a property at an online auction.