@Aaron Montague Thank you so much for the variety of loans, this has been extremely helpful and informational.

It has to be the right fit and make sense from an investment standpoint.The best way to get in touch with competent plumbers, cleaners, maintenance, etc while self managing is to get in touch and work with a competent Realtor that specializes in overnight rental cabins and/or one of the groups on Facebook/Bigger Pockets, etc that are primarily self managing their cabins and offer recommendations in the various industries  necessary to operate a STR from out of state.The cabins we own (and have owned) are a variety in size so I can try to lend some advice on the advantages/disadvantages of each.

When it comes to South Jersey it is  the hippest town because of  its proximity to Philly which is  only  8 minutes  away and  its  variety of  food, arts, and  programs  held  on the regular.

There are also a variety of ways to get cheap money to finance renovations/rehabs of the place is in less than stellar condition.http://www.amerifirst.com/amerifirst-blog/bid/1042...Note- FHA loans only apply to residential properties (1-4 units).Anything over 4 units is considered "commercial" real estate.Local laws/zoning may vary depending on whether a property is considered "residential" or "commercial".

This can be done in a variety of ways from "cash-for-keys" where you just give them enough money to move out and get re-established elsewhere (maybe even help them find a place & help them move) all the way to a full eviction suit in court.2) A title search should uncover all liens and encumbrances on the property.

You can refinance using a variety of other portfolio lenders that will be higher interest than Fannie or Freddie, but the qualification is much much easier. 

Happy to connect you with Texas syndicators or there's a variety here on BiggerPockets.Best of luck!

In terms of finding new deals, there's a variety of things you can do.

@JC ConchasThe answer will depend somewhat regarding which variety of service provider you choose, but the key answer is; yes, there will be ongoing fees of some kind. 

We are still 4-6 years out from a crash and that the next crash will be a garden variety, unless something changes (major inflation, Middle east, etc).