You are going to also need to create a Google Analytics account plus Facebook business page account so you can do online ads and retargetting. 

My experience has been horrible from real estate agent to contractors taking advantage of my out of state status.

After discussing with my CPA we have decided to elect S Corp status for tax purposes.

However, I will also be sure to get in writing from the seller the status of any security deposits (if any) and if there was a last month rent collected from any of the tenants. 

Join the real estate groups on Facebook in and around your area and add everyone in the group to your friends list and message them.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

You need to get your name and phone number out there in front of people who might want to sell their properties quickly.Common examples are sending letters to owners of properties, for example all out of state owners in a city, or owners who are getting divorced, or landlords who recently evicted someone, etc.Also common is Google SEO advertising, Facebook campaigns, putting signs on telephone poles ("bandit signs"), putting fliers out in the community, dropping business cards in certain locations, paying for billboards or radio or TV ads, etc.At some point you will need to make a decision on whether you have (or want to spend) more time, or more money.

Post your info in some of the local Birmingham investor groups on Facebook and you'll be bombarded with properties in no time.Groups in no particular order:Birmingham Alabama Real Estate InvestorsAlabama Real Estate Investors/Wholesalers Group | BirminghamBirmingham Alabama Real Estate InvestorsBirmingham Real Estate NetworkThe Wholesaler's RoundtableREI Connect

I would insist they hash it out in person, otherwise the status quo will continue.