Hi Nick,Welcome, I'm new to the bay (Berkeley), but been on BP just reading for a little while.I saw Account Closed 's response and felt compelled to say that he has tons to share...for proof search for this thread: SF Bay Area Economic & RE Update (Ongoing)Lots of good discussion specific to our area.

Whenever you are buying a property out of state you should do a few things to ensure it's as smooth as possible.Don't buy in the roughest neighborhood in the urban core.

For STR you want to stay more in the core and near destination areas.

Most banks are compelled to put a property into foreclosure absent any approved/executed alternatives to foreclosure so, i'm not sure where you get that from.

Currently listening to all the beginner podcasts and am looking to build my core investing team, so any recs for real estate agents, contractors, or property managers would be great! 

Just need a good format, a green light from BP, and some core advertisers to fund the production!

So recognizing this I say to myself as a leader in this Indiustry this is my "responsability" I have the Ethic of the old school hard core carpenter and the age of the mellenial. 

The affidavit must be executed, dated, and acknowledged after the date of the written offer of lifetime lease.Suggested documentation includes:A copy of the lease agreement showing the tenant's name and address of new residenceA copy of the purchase and sale agreement showing the tenant's name and address of new residence.A copy of the most recent utility bill showing the tenant's name and address of new residence.A copy of the voluntary move out agreement showing the tenant's name together with a copy of any consideration paid.Or, other compelling evidence supporting the contention that the tenant has voluntarily vacated and terminated their tenancy.Unfortunately for me, my tenant wasn't very cooperative and wouldn't give me a tenant affidavit and insisted that her email documenting her intent to move-out should be sufficient. 

Form my experience in Indy duplex's tend to be in the urban core and rougher areas.. 

Seems compelling why most people lean towards the former when doing their first (few) deals.