The time and effort involved with screening and background checks seems difficult to handle so far away.   

I'd try and just avoid this scenario by making them realize they didn't live up to the contract and offer them a little money to help them move.If you can't handle this with cash for keys then I would consult an attorney before filing an eviction and get their take on this.

Even though you tried to do the right thing by handling the situation, even though they refused to allow u in to take action, it might be viewed differently in the court of law.

Kris, “Giving up” isn’t the right thing to do, however making a sound investment decision is.Were your children or anyone to ask me some years later, what would you like said of your handling of the matter?

All of the best real estate investors diversify and handle a lot of out of state investments.

If you can handle class D properties - you can make a killing I'm told, but I can't.

There are also some matters that can be handled by attorneys who are not local, so I wouldn't necessarily box myself into a geographical corner unless the matter demands it.

I am planning to send out 300-500 mailers in the hopes of closing 1-2 deals next.I have a good handle my list, what the mailer is going to say and how they are going to be sent.

Honestly, only you can decide what level of risk you're prepared to handle.

Contact an attorney & get it handled.