For example, will the sale be going through a title company?

For FHA guidelines and conventional loan requirements, the property must meet local zoning and housing codes.

You can specify blackout dates when the property is not available for rent if you wish to use it personally during certain times of the year.Legal and Regulatory Compliance: The management firm will ensure that the property complies with local laws and regulations concerning rental properties, including obtaining any necessary permits and adhering to zoning laws.Maintenance and Repairs: Property management firms often take care of routine maintenance and emergency repairs, ensuring the property is well-maintained and ready for tenants or guests.This arrangement allows you to enjoy your second home for part of the year and generate rental income when you're not using it, with minimal effort on your part.

Consider attending local real estate meetups or events to expand your network further.Local Real Estate Agents: A knowledgeable local real estate agent can be a great asset.

Is there a local store that sells them? 

To me it seems like the county just needs a local residence address to send any documents to, whenever needed.

Welcome to BPSearch on these forums  and see some posts like thishttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/55/topics/1087923-newbi...Also look at meetups locally to meet REAL investors:)

I've gone back and forth between post cards, yellow letters, professional letters, etc. and have been pulled in different directions with different mailing companies. 

I got a construction company that can do the whole lehigh valley, primary areas are Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, but we've been doing projects all over the places such as Wilkes Barre, Plymouth, Pen Argyl, Effort, Poconos area, Pittston, and more.

I used a local Agent.