The mortgage company gets paid off first, then in a traditional sale, the rest minus agent fees and utilities and closing costs goes to the seller.

Who established an IRA LLC for you?

if you're a few years out before starting in the US with RE Investing, the best thing you can do is work on your credit and safe money and start establishing business credit with banks and credit unions here in the USenjoy Panama, and good luck

Lots of investors utilize rentometer.com.

@Rick Albert   I may get a lot of push back from the team but I split my utilities on my ADU the conventional way....each dwelling has its own meter for water, electric and gas. 

So far, it's been an effective strategy, and I've gotten some really good returns utilizing it.I think more property managers should consider it.

By working backwards, you are establishing each class schedule based on what is needed to move forward. 

Established reviews6.

Validate planning zoning requirements and access to utilities.  

Use self-management software, establish clear communication channels, and consider Section 8 for first rentals.