You Absolutely, Positively do NOT want to enter into any type of land contract type transaction where title stays in the seller’s name until paid off, especially with as much money as you are putting down....a dozen different things can blow up in those cases where you can’t get clear title.  

., a industry specific cal center and "boots on the ground" (an individual who is local to the property who can perform the needed onsite tasks).

Instead of hiring a property management company, I would prefer to work with a trustworthy individual that can also do regular maintenance and repairs. 

You could wait for a correction that never comes as well or one that isn't as steep as you expect, it is probably better to base your decisions based on the quality of each individual property and its current value.

There is no small scale development available to individuals.

Under the law, I have the right to enter given that she's always been provided proper notice and all visits have been for maintenance repairs and inspections.

Just trying to connect with like minded individuals in my area.

I am a very motivated individual that got into this business head first!

My lease agreement states: "Abandonment" occurs when all of the following occur:(a) all occupants have vacated the Premises, in Landlord's reasonable judgment; (b) Tenant is in breach of this lease by not timely paying rent; and(c) Landlord has delivered written notice to Tenant, by affixing it to the inside of the main entry door or if Landlord is prevented from entering the Premises, by affixing it to the outside of the main entry door, stating that Landlord considers the Premises abandoned, and Tenant fails to respond to the affixed notice by the time required in the notice, which will not be less than 2 days from the date the notice is affixed to the main entry door.I know its early to worry, but if I does not hear from tenant in the next 3 days can I treat the property as abandoned and serve the notice?

If you are unable to take over the unit, call the police and file a breaking and entering report.