Please get to your local meetings and learn.

The local agent is really just a point of contact.

He is local, also an investor and is an investor focused agent that can be of great value to you on your search!

I tried borrowing the book from my local library, but their copy had already "lost" the CD, so no success there. 

I would check a local RE attorney perhaps, every state has different rules for establishing residency.

Consider using a local lender as they tend to be more familiar with the specific market you're investing in.

I'm not sure if you're local to Ohio, but I used to have a portfolio of SFRs and one duplex in Ohio.

In terms of opening a bank account, most of them will ask for a local address but a lot of the online banks may not verify it. 

Assuming she's on a month to month and your local laws only require 30 days' notice, you have two options.  1) Give her notice and tell her if she finds something sooner (eg June 1) and wants to move before that, you're okay with it. 2) refuse payment for the rest of May's rent as she's already late and start with the eviction.  

Come June 26, 2024, I'll be making a move to your vibrant city, and I'm already thrilled to join the local real estate scene.With 10 months ahead of the move, I'm eager to connect with like-minded individuals, understand the neighborhoods, and explore potential investment opportunities.