We have found - from personal experience - that these courses offer general knowledge that often do not apply to your state or local area. 

I will be moving to another state this summer, and plan to rent out my house as a MTR.

How would I determine if a county/state was landlord or tenant-friendly?

Hi,I saw some gurus offer classes to invest in out of state section 8 rentals.

This may be state-by-state, but it would be a good idea to have both you sign.

For property owners with out-of-state investments, is it necessary to keep all receipts and invoices for write-offs during tax season, even smaller jobs performed by the PM's handyman?

Depending on state, you may be able to get help from the law....?

A Lawyer in Michigan would be the place to get the best advice as these practices can vary by state. 

Hello, I purchased a property in Snohomish County in Washington State at the auction.

Sec. 1.167(a)-(11)(e)(1)(i) provides that property is considered to be placed in service when it is “first placed in a condition or state of readiness and availability for a specifically assigned function” (emphasis added).