It just focuses on those people that missed out buying a home, even if it was for a minor amount, like the first couple in the article that got beat out by less than $10,000.  

Let me add some new wisdom to this.Try not to see social media as "just another channel to try my luck".It is not a separate thing, especially doing SEO or paying for ads.When it comes to lead generation, it is not (just) about generating that lead.

Starting with an FHA loan on a property with separate utilities is a great way to begin.

My wife has been handling all the complaints that we are filing with the DA, etc.If nothing else we should all band together and file separate complaints to whoever may help us. 

I live in the US full-time and visit a couple times a year. 

It may be more helpful to put some of your specific questions right in a post or separate posts.

Look for properties with low taxes, separate utilities, strong demand, and potential for rent increases.

That is, buy one home in city X (where I don't live), live in it a couple of months let it be an STR the rest of the time and then the next year (or in two years) repeat again in the same city. 

The property has done quite well and has appreciated nicely over the last couple of years as I’ve gone through and improved things unit by unit.

I am betting you didn't put this (or the other ones) home on the market to then become the bank for someone who only has a couple thousand down and no credit instead of selling to a verified buyer, right?