I strongly agree with Nathan but wanted to add that residential RE, even with the use of a PM, is not passive.  

FWIW, I'm going to base this off a 1,500 SF single family new build, but I'll predict the build cost will be a little over $200/SF.

It's so important to surround yourself with strong people (i learned that the hard waY...) 

Based on its price and rental income do you think it is worth it?

Tom, Based on what you've provided, if the property was held over one year, you'd be subject to the long term capital gains rates and any depreciation that you took on the property in the past would have to be "recaptured" (Added to your income) at the short term tax rates (but it will not exceed 25%). 

I would not renew the lease based on multiple violations you noted, but also because you are jeopardizing your good tenants' ability to enjoy their living spaces.

I have only been declining based on credit so far so I haven't gotten to the point yet where I needed to do the prior landlord interviews, but will definitely be interviewing as many prior landlords as possible.

My wife and I have obtained three traditional loans and one lease with the option to purchase, resulting in most banks turning us down based on debt to income (non-portfolio lenders). 

Foreign National programs sometimes require that you have US credit and most will want you to have a US-based bank account.

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