When forming an LLC in a different state, you can either file for the LLC in that state as a foriegn LLC(you'll need a registered agent and physical address for your business there).

@Casey LaValle the insurance policy on the rental will respond to the lawsuit.Your Property management firm's insurance policy should be put on notice as well as they were in care, custody and control of the property. they should have the maintenance records, communication with the tenant, etc. that will be relevant in the case.

If you are truly apprehensive another thing you can do is physically visit the prospective tenants residence.

The further I got into this real estate game though, the more I realized financial freedom was much more important than any physical objects I wanted.

My job is physical and that's why I dress the way I do.

I wouldn't recommend trying to buy property that you can't physically see.

I was an over the road truck driver for over 8 years, and lost my ability to pass a dot physical due to damadge in my right eye, and now I'm sitting on a 500 dollar/month budget, and a lot of motivation to get/keep me going.

If these are in close proximity get in your car and go physically look at them before bugging your agent.

I'm a research scientist with a PhD in theoretical physics, i.e., I'm a ginormous nerd.

The police asked me for proof I own the house - of course I wasn't carrying the deed with me and they weren't interested in true ownership as it's a civil matter, so they sided with him and warned me for trespassing.Hopefully it will only be a few days until the sheriff's department comes and physically removes the tenant and former owner.