If you're set on investing out of state, I'd recommend reading this article by David Greene for starters: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-tea...If possible, it's a good idea to visit the market you plan to invest in to familiarize yourself with the area and it's also a good way to network.

I recommend googling "(City name) comprehensive plan" every city has a city plan that shows where their major commercial projects are heading. 

He points out that if you are buying lots that don’t cost very much and you plan to sell them fast for not a huge markup, realtors won’t put a lot of time into it.

It's all about the plan document, and we use a custom plan document. 

I'm not sure if you're planning to buy and hold or fix and flip.

Trying to avoid spending 2K on a brand new one as we may rehab the kitchen and replace all the appliances in a few years.This is the exact model looking to replace. https://www.geappliances.com/appliance/GE-24-Built-In-Gas-Ov...It was on sale but have not been able to find anywhere that has in stock. 

You might start by asking them what their plans are for selling the house.

You should not have to go to extremes for hiring an attorney, but you can always consult your Evictions attorney in writing for input on the steps you plan to take-

It's usually not a problem as long as you have both lenders on the same page with your plan.

Rather than spending all the money to furnish the unit for it not to be successful... and have to sell or put all the furniture in storage and create another expense.