If I can link with other people or join discussion or seminars from locals or even online that would amazing!!

From reading online, auctions on average only recover up to 37 percent of the owed mortgage.   

especially at the moment when you have a lot of vacancy (may increase further when you enforcing the rules short term). keep in mind vacant unit don't generate income and it's still a great return on investment (full year of rent vs what incentive you offer). that may keep him more motivated. also, I'd personally help with generating leads for new tenant and have manager mainly helping with onsite tasks (showing, move in, etc) for the short term. considering he's 70 years old as you mentioned, he probably are not as effective as using online tools for generating lead (FB marketplace, zillow rental manager, etc)Originally posted by @Cody Furman:Thank you, Bjorn. 

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

I used it more as a reference manual and a springboard to more in depth articles online.

I been looking online at properties there and the prices seem to be around my price range.

I’m trying to decide if it’s better for me to buy something out of state and rent it out or is it better to buy a place for me to live in. I

Hey Juan, if you like online classes, Real Estate U works good. 

For example, one city I'm in is dominated by transportation, another by a military base. 

I'm not a contractor but I'll throw my two cents in, I have worked closely with many over the years on my deals.