But, only really possible if 1) this is normal for the area OR 2) rents really are a little low for the area.  

Add to that the fact that VA has no mortgage insurance and rates on a 30 yr fixed are currently in the low 3's gives you an incredible opportunity.I highly doubt an underwriter would approve a VA loan for a part time residence in Texas, while your family is in California.If you want more info on your VA options.

I realize it may be an ongoing battle to pursue low-income, but there are ways to track anyone down to levy or garnish -

The properties that I am interested in are low cost (relatively speaking) sales, abandoned/adjudicated properties, and local auctions.

The interior paneling was usually a  3/16 inch photo finished veneer very light weight and the exterior siding was aluminum which was also very lightweight.

Maybe you can shed some light on cost savings as it relates to, retaining 1 part of the original structure (in the event of a teardown-rebuild scenario), where be it, a wall or a prescribed portion of the original structure is retained, per the request of the city/county? 

Anyway I tried reaching out to Ron LeGrand's group and I was suddenly like 6k too low to start or something... 

Maybe someone here who has had a similar experience in their journey can shine some light on the scenario, keeping in mind the following:- I want to do multi-family, probably start with either a duplex or triplex.

I am curious if there is anyone out there, specifically in Ada, OK or surrounding areas that can shed some light on the market, if there are decent property managers out there, etc.

With the landscaping, I typically go for properties with light landscape.