I am currently not in the US and won't be able to see the house in person.

Even personally holding the discussions with the tenants potentially damages YOUR outcome.Landlord Representation in SF

All foreclosures are based on gross fraud, forged signatures,fake documents, corrupted judges who are criminals working for the bankers.The same goes for the attorneys.This country doesn't have the lawyers, and public officials are not following the law.Not the common law not even their own fake, UCC code color of law.BAR attorneys are foreign agents trained to destroy American people and American Constitution!

Docusign or hand signature? 

Unnamed person may not be held legally or financially liable for damages and/or unpaid rent in landlord/tenant court.

Yes, I'm mostly purchasing under my personal name.

I've purchased two properties personally utilizing seller financing and represented at least a handful of buyers acquire properties with private mortgages over the past five years including friends and family members.

Tennessee doesn’t have personal income tax but if we create an LLC we would have to pay state income tax.

Ultimately, the best market for investing under $250k will depend on factors like your risk tolerance, investment goals, and personal preferences.

While I am a licensed agent but I do not focus on MLS deals.I've been personally investing in Detroit since 2019 and have 12-doors there now.