You keep control of your property and chances of multiple tenants leaving at the same time on M2M is very slim.

After I gave him that address he couldn't use he said that I should have another guy involved in my deals so he can teach me what to do.

I used an attorney because my day job doesn't have a lot of flexibility for me to be making multiple runs to the courthouse to file papers.

My full-time job involves consulting with local governments and developers in land entitlements, ordinance preparation, and coastal development regulations.  

Properties in Berwyn are selling for 10-20% more than they were last year, and all distressed properties have multiple offers.

I'm interested in turnkey properties in the future as well to build my portfolio as the cost of some of those cities you mention is significantly lower than our coastal areas.To get to your point it sounds like you need to decide how involved you want to be. 

I know it's hard on everyone involved when these situations arise, and I hope you have other siblings that are willing to help out too.

Multiple units will always give you a better return than SFH.Also, you can buy a multi-unit out of state for less than 20%.

What paperwork is involved?

Do you make an offer or multiple offers on your first visit?