It gets a little involved and believe others may do it differently.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Any thoughts on getting eyes on this property from several contractors without getting PM's involved- or do I just need to get a property manager that is willing to put a lock box on without signing a contract with us.

Would you suggest any other tactics that involve buying but not completely in cash?

However, you will be required to file a non-resident state tax return in the states that you own the properties.Proximity of your accountant isin't as important as getting the right accountant who understands real estate taxation.

You could sue for specific performance if the seller violates the contract, but as @Jay Hinrichs stated, it could be costly to get courts and lawyers involved.

If they do not leave, go to the courthouse and file an eviction action on Monday.

@Lauren KeenTax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor is good book and does make the investor think about deductions he/she is entitled to.You are entitled to a home office deduction if you had an area in your home that you used for your business(file cabinet to save tenant files, office desk to take and place calls) that was regularly and exclusively used for your business.There is one caveat with the home office deduction. 

Take a look at an operating agreement from an LLC (you can find in the files on here) that spells out these things in detail.

I've seen some wholesalers say that they are consistently getting deals on the MLS- their method involves making LOTS of lowball offers.