My properties are in three different states and I use local property managers for full-service management. 

We're local and we'll come to you.I remember years ago hearing that in direct mail, there's a 3/10/30 rule. 

Google search some local site in the areas you're searching too.

If you have extra taxes then you should absolutely account for them.Contact Vrbo, Airbnb and your local authority and see if they are automatically taken out or if you need to submit the extra taxes.

Local vs out of state can mean finding a good PM in both cases or managing the local one themselves.Starter homes are usually good.

Remember, the magmt , advertising etc is the same-whether 50 units or 500.

Here's a strategy to try.Go to your local library (or their online portal). 

You right that most attorneys will not be taking the risk of closing these as they can't prove the Wholesaler didn't advertise this somewhere.

On the Lis Pendens for this house, there is a local real estate broker listed as a defendant alongside the homeowner.

I was hoping a local bank could help but they aren't very good at returning calls apparently to get free money from me haha.