And in addition, ALWAYS GET A SIGNED STATEMENT AT CLOSING THAT THE HOMEOWNER WAS ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AND EITHER DID GET SUCH ADVICE OR WAIVED GETTING SUCH LEGAL ADVICE AND THAT THE INVESTOR PROVIDE NO LEGAL ADVICE OR LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO THE HOMEOWNER.    

If I don't have contact from the plaintiff atty by Wednesday I plan to seek my own atty.I have really strong tolerance for the unknown and DIY, so I'm not really that stressed, was just more annoyed \ irritated at it. 

I will happily pay over market value for an asset that generates the return I seek.  

Basically do I have to have residency in the state that I am seeking to obtain a license?

I seek the freedom of not being tied to an employer working a 9-5.  

But others take precautions to insure that your going achieve the success your seeking. 

Perhaps you seek out a local developer and see what kind of value you can add to their life and then eventually get in on a deal with him/her.

Otherwise, a rational Seller would seek a higher sale price.  

If you tacitly approve of him being there, that can be interpreted as legal approval for residency, but possibly not for seeking a judgement against him.   

@Tajh Walker, I would seek advice from So-Cal investors/landlords.