I also know a few property managers I can recommend who are responsive and experienced with investors.Let me know when you finalize your travel dates—I’d love to meet up while you’re in town and show you a few options!

You can also search Google and read reviews.

No guaranteed way to stop a determined, experienced thief:(Only deterrents that push them to easier jobs.The roof may be a good idea - until they figure out the just need a ladder to get up there and a rope to lower it down. 

It's a good time to review markets, but living in China there are a lot of other closer, international markets that could be options as well.

Population Growth Rate: Italy's population has been experiencing a gradual decline.

Also consider all lenders will require to review your insurance when underwriting a loan and it's likely a violation of your existing loan documents to let the properties go uninsured even if they didn't require insurance escrows. 

It is likely the number one reason for reviews that are not 5 stars.  

Frankly, I'm surprised by all the positive reviews. 

You need to review the assessment record for your property as there may be errors. 

If they have the time to make sure their reviews are good, they are going to charge you more than you need to pay because it's a big company.