This is a low entry point market ($150K ish median) and I did look at records of how much they paid (Zillow, at least).

I know some people love to hate on condos because of the HOA, but I think it's a great entry into owning.

Barrier to entry is much less than traditional real estate.Affordable housing (mobile homes) is not sexy to most investors, so less competitionAffordable housing (mobile homes) is more appealing to many than apartment living because they have a sense of ownership with a mobile homeMailbox money with great ROI for little upfront capitalNo headaches of being a landlord because I'm the bank the end user is responsible for maintenance, utilities, etc.

So here we have it now, both families on the two family property are refusing me entry to the property but I am expected to do maintenance and property upkeep and face fines if not done.

or a working class/entry level housing? 

The property I'm looking at has a finished basement and converted detached garage - both units have windows and their own private entry. 

In no particular order I have listed some of the most popular markets for out of state investorsCleveland, OhioDayton, OhioToledo, OhioYoungstown, OhioCincinnati, OhioMemphis, TennesseeBirmingham, AlabamaKansas City, MissouriSaint Louis, MissouriIndianapolis, IndianaDetroit, MichiganErie, PennsylvaniaLouisville, KentuckyMilwaukee, WisconsinJackson, MississippiEach of these markets is popular with turnkey investors because of the low barrier to entry, high rental demand & high rent to price ratio.

The margins for flipping to to entry level buyers at this price point might be tight so I would potentially target selling turn key properties to investors if you are willing/able to place tenants after doing the rehab.  

Little to no out-of-pocket cash required.As for starting with lease options, I would skip the idea of a sandwich lease as your entry into this business.

Uwe, I have considered getting my real estate license as an entry point to the market and to get my feet wet, so to speak.