They purchase NPNs in hardest hit funds states, aim for a 3-digit ROI, and do their best to keep the borrowers in their homes.

Lowe Mill is surrounded in C and D class neighborhoods, including a substantial public housing presence. 

This project is not for the shallow pockets or the faint of heart and it's not because of the presence of ghosts either.

I bring all necessary measuring tools, my tablet, and a digital camera.

Anna, since this is your first one:Once the paperwork is signed and you know you are getting it, go over there fairly frequently and let your presence be noted.You don't do any work or repairs until you close escrow, but I would keep the yard mowed and the weeds down.

Some counties have this online, some require you to go down to the courthouse and dig it out.

With that said,  Anchorage is pretty big and I know BP (talking oil, not bigger pockets) has a large presence on the local economy here. 

He'll negate the presence of your LLC in court. 

Thanks for the insight @Jeron Kyle, looking at a property built in 1920 right now, so I'll need to confirm any presence of knob and tube based on what you've suggested.I see that you've planned (or are) a contractor.

I can share my understanding of this scenario and suggest you do research from this...What you are referring to would only be a tax implication if the 'Substantial presence test' came into effect for you.