Just be careful that it could subject you to an additional income tax return in each of those states as well if you decide to do that.

I've had prospective tenants deterred by that, but many don't care that much and are willing to manage.

Nobody cares about what you say you have done, people care about what you have done when you can show it.

Thats how I took care of it when it happened to me. 

I started my company called T&C Lawn Care.

If occupied, establish a professional relationship with the owner (caution--if listed with another office or agent, be careful not to set on any toes). 

The only ways I would buy out of town is to buy a minimum of 30 units in an apartment complex so you can have enough money to hire a property management company that will take care of the daily stuff. 

When you really get to that, the rest will take care of itself.

It's basically my whole life story if anyone cares to read it. 

There could be other liens that may not be extinguished by the auction so be very careful there.