Even if it is too late to do any kind of major planning, perhaps the attorney can see if your cousin could save some money using certain tactics (e.g.

Most people these days are going to look for you online before calling you, to check you out. 

@Kay Kay Singh Nothing major, as I'm not looking to get into that type of rehab just yet.

The start up costs aren't a major concern at all.

Yes, I searched a few different municipalities in various states and all have various levels of accessibility (free online records, require written request, must visit office in person, etc)

When I mentioned the problems to one of my tenants, he mentioned that his dad who's a RE investor avoids properties over 25 years for this reason.Now it was nothing major, just that I would get a complaint about this, when I got it fixed, get a complaint about the next one.

If I were a resident I would like the somewhat isolated location of the town but it seems far from many major employers, that is unless your tenant works at one of the many warehouses nearby. 

Hi I'm new ad I have no experience on buying a property at online auction.  

@Justin Seng The majority of deals I've worked out for my clients have been non-REO.

If am the buyer and my name is Joe Patterson, I assume that goes on  line #1, .....but then what is #2 and #3 for?