The distance and detachment is too much to make it worth it at this point in your journey, not knowing much about what you want to do.

A reliable property manager and CPA are worth their weight in gold, especially when you’re managing remotely.If you’d like to chat more about what’s worked for my clients or have questions about specific markets, I’m always happy to share insights.

They will typically take a cut of the development fee and it’s worth it.

Hi,For what it is worth below is my current understanding about mortgage financing in Portugal.

Some parcels are actually worth as much or more after the credits are clipped as before. 

So a PM can’t charge $50/mo and stay in business, and you can get your money’s worth at $320/mo. 

If you assign the contract get proof of funds in advance and make sure they are trust worth.

i understand a true duplex might be a lot more expensive, but i think it's at least worth continuing to research and keeping an eye on.and sticking to my original point, OOS can be tough. 

Then remember to factor in vacancy and turn over cost.

2nd property, I think I'm leaning towards not partnering as the conventional loan interest advantage doesn't seem worth splitting all the profits.