Also, my "day job" is freelance writing, so I may have the flexibility to make regular runs up check on the property and keep tenants on their toes.

When a Solo 401k or IRA flips houses regularly, this incurs a trust tax known as UBIT - which is basically there to keep tax-exempt entities from driving taxpaying businesses out of business.

My wife and I are investors in okc and are in Tulsa regularly.

Soon you will know how to screen tenants better and the importance of regular inspections.

Basically how I calculated it was with me being a regular rentor.  

I'm inspired by "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" and I'm a regular Bigger Pockets podcast listener so I know anything is possible!

Worked my regular job and paid off that house and student loans in a few years.

A "regular" realtor just won't get it.If you want to meet this realtor and simply window shop, that's fine.

You may have bought yourself a problem....tax sale laws are complicated, you could have some serious liens on the property.....there's a reason why the regulars didn't buy it at the sale.

As I'm from out of state, I think it might be difficult for me to attend those meetings regularly and really have an ear to the ground on changes in zoning.Do you know any turnkey providers in Philadelphia that I could reach out to for local expertise and property recommendations?