Unless you can transform a large area to be complimentary to your project you need to place your project in the appropriate area, that means location, location, location. :)

I suggest you take advantage of the resources available here in this site, like forum blogs, eBooks and podcasts created by @Joshua Dorkin and @Brandon Turner. 

There free ebooks, guides, blogs and Podcasts and more to help you get started.

There free ebooks, guides, blogs and Podcasts and more to help you get started.

I wrote a little e book for foriegners on the do's and don'ts of buying mid west or low end rentals..

I also wrote a little e book on the do's and don'ts of out of state investing I am happy to send along..

There free ebooks, guides, blogs and Podcasts and more to help you get started.

I wrote a little e book for Australians a few years back on the do's and dont's and different terms etc etc when buying turn key I would be happy to send that to you via e mail if you like.. just PM me with your e mail.

There free ebooks, guides, blogs and Podcasts and more to help you get started.

I am reading through the rewind ebook you suggested and it's perfect for where I and my partner are at in our beginning phase.