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?

From I have read from the forums, it is recommended to form LLC for passive income from rental properties, and regular S-Corp incorporated for active income like flips or wholesaling.Again for rental properties, it is recommended to create "Series" LLC, meaning having all rentals under one master LLC, at the same time treating each rental as individual LLC.

I would suggest just setting up a regular lease option for 1 or 2 yrs.