If he's been there 15 years, he probably thinks of it as his home and that he can do what he wants.Look up your local laws-my guess is it will say send a letter by certified mail. 

Unless you are local or have ties there you can replicate what you can accomplish there in many other markets, especially if you are just buying based on price and rent.

For all reading, please Google “Engelo Rumora Scam” and try finding anything negative on Engelo’s “Sales” Tactics…8) After reviewing sales data, the buyers agent name is familiar and use to be local and is now based in another market either buying for himself or working with another investor. $2,500 for mold?

AlexBecause you are so far away, I would hire a local property manager

Find all the local meetups and go to them all, never miss one.

Hello all. I've been educating myself highly in REI before I decide to purchase my first investment property. (I know I will have to eventually take the leap) I'm looking for investor meet ups, if any, in New Jersey. ...

Properties are going anywhere from 25k to 150k cash at the auctions I’ve attended.

This seminar I attend offering mentorship program for 40k for 2 years.

Are you attending any local networking/meetup events?

I'm a local Realtor since 2005.