Modular is not embraced very well in CA but this IMO is an ideal situation for modular. 

We choose this particular one because the neighborhood is perfectly set up for it & already had existing STR's in it, the layout & size were ideal & the private pool is not just out your living room door but is actually private as no one is behind us & the sides are walled off which we thought the additional privacy would make it more attractive.

Ideally, you would want to be located close to where you would be buying the tax liens.

Seems that Google holds back on their gmail features (even county recorder sites give me options to customize line items into a CSV file which goes right into Goog sheets).

Customer isnt happy , the extra costs to do the footer was an additional charge ( as per contract ) And the finish date extended ( as per contract ) .  

Someone else having a say in my investment isnt ideal.

Ideally, that agent could also recommend me in Austin, but that's not necessary.Anyway, like I said, my primary focus will be to see the people with whom I spent time in Iraq, but if any agents or investors have some time on Sept 4-6, I'd love to buy you a beer.

Developing such a strategy certainly would be ideal. 

Cash for "keys" after a fashion, where the key you're looking for is a recent mortgage statement that gives you an account number, balance owed, penalties and a customer service phone number.

An introduction to who you are and setting the stage for communication is ideal and I would suggest a tenant would appreciate a personal heads up to what they can expect in the mail from you.