I usually get in town at around 4PM to beat the rush hour traffic and I grab a coffee and beignets at Cafe Du Monde on Veterans. 

They are not built and sold so investors can profit (altho often they can).

My concern is.. when I rent it will I be able to, since I’m the only house on the block, the block behind me has only a few homes being built.

It is my understanding automotive repair requires a special permit in many towns to operate due to the nature of the business.

I’m seeing a nice property worth $472k, built In 2014, going to auction for $17k in owed taxes.

I'd recommend as @Theo Hicks said to stick to a weekly report from your PM and then calls on as needed basis.Before you jump into this investment, ensure that the numbers work and the overall investment makes sense = low vacancy, demand is high, town population is on the rise, jobs are available and accessible, etc.Best of luck!

I will be living in whatever is built. 

BP,Kinda freaking out a little, just made my first offer on a property from 700 miles away in a town I've never been to, on a quadplex I have no intention of ever seeing in person.

There is a reason why Midwest ghost towns got created during the 2008 downturn.

We just took over a 15-unit multifamily here in Portland that is in a great part of town.