While everyone knows that DE, NV, and WY are the best states to incorporate, a lot also depends on the type of entity you select.I suggest you speak with a local corporate/business attorney that can advise on the best state for your business.

And how would this be possible if it's out of state and you can't physically see and be there?

It will depend on your market, on your experience and on your finances and ability to self-manage or hybrid manage (outsource physical work but handle office work and tenant work.) 

I took notes when I could but I still need the physical copy.

:DI think Mike's suggestion: do physical work.

I personally have flipped properties in my personal name and in corporate entities.

Oh, @Eric Mcginn you might avoid the county tax if you are in Big Bear CITY (note, not all of Big Bear area is in the incorporated CITY, so be careful). 

One thing that I can tell you and I can't stress this enough, is that you need to physically go to Huntsville, drive the streets, and break bread with the people you are working with.   

My current W2 job requires that I travel OCONUS for extended periods of time and I am not able to be present physically a lot of the time. 

All of the people that sign should be at the bottom of the lease and any addendum sheets.Did you speak to your insurance company about covering for the physical damage?