I look for any distressed conditions when making an acquisition, not just physically distressed properties.

In New Jersey, must  you physically deliver NOTICE TO QUIT AND DEMAND FOR POSSESSION AND NOTICE OF RENT INCREASE to the tenant or can you mail it?  

I don't personally feel that they need to be local in this day and age - I've helped a lot of people (many on this forum) in areas that I do not physically reside.  

To those that have been in a similar situation of moving out of state to begin their real estate investing career, do you have any thoughts/experiences you can share on whether it worked for you to wait until living in the new area so you're more physically available or to long distance manage if you find a good deal?

You can also add a physical board or sheet in the property that highlights all of the best to-do's. 3 - Hospitality.

Certainly, going all digital would be nice, but official docs will probably be sent to the physical address anyway. 

I don't plan on seeing the property physically.

Remember insurance helps to protect your investment, not just the physical asset but it will also protect the financial gains that you make through equity and property value inflation.

Physically, I am in my mid-forties, stand at 6'2", and weigh about 350 lbs.

The "breach of peace" is defined as breaking in, physical violence or threats of physical violence.