Once I have a strong system set up, I don't want to dedicate too much time to real estate, though.It's also important to note that I'm a US citizen who wants to invest in US real estate, but I live abroad.

I have read mixed reviews on investing in this market due to pro tenant system, high vacancy and very slow price appreciation.

Who is going to change the air filters in the HVAC system or mow the lawn?

This includes operating your heating and air-conditioning system as appropriate to reduce humidity, using appropriate ventilation, limiting evaporation of water, promptly removing any visible mold, and immediately reporting to us any leaks or other water intrusion into your apartment or any visible mold that you cannot remove.

I’m weighing this as a potential long-term hold, but want to be mindful of any unique risks that come with this structure.

The processor keeps making mistakes with the wire with spelling errors etc and now they say the two software systems Bank and investment company cannot integrate.  

Most of our tenants are traveling healthcare professionals, so we’ve tailored our lease terms to meet their unique needs.If a tenant needs to terminate the lease early due to their contract being canceled, we allow them to break the lease without a fee, as long as they can provide proof.

We operate in a broken system that is ripe for abuse and fails to protect us.

So, the solution to the problem is built into the system.  

I needed $35,000 for a new heating system so the bank gave me $28,000 (80%) in a business loan for 60 months which has no prepayment penalty.