I form my LLCs using an online company - takes about 15 minutes and has worked just fine. 

@Jo-Ann Lapin do you know if there are any auctions (tax or foreclosure) that still take place in person or are they all conducted online now?

There are a ton of resources online to search demographics, crime rates, growth, etc.

I bet they change their tune when you ask for this.

Only has a PO box and a friend at a local business who will take messages(and also gives her legal advice).I have given 30 days notice, but I'd bet money she wants to take this to court ect.I want to try to do a cash for keys but I am not hopeful (I tried once already and she ignored it).Help, is there nothing I can do but brace for the pain? 

Without walking it, and based in large part on the price, I would bet pretty good money that there is major foundation issues. 

I use Landlordstation.com to screen, check social media/online presence, call employers/last landlords, and this info I kept from another post on BP a while back.

I wouldn't think just turning it into a rental would be the best bet, but it's an option.

Because we are too new and we worried about everything is online, we chickened out eventually.

That's essentially what you're going to do with online crowd funding.