Hi Chris, we manage properties in Albany for clients living all over the country, and we find the biggest challenge for many owners is just the psychological challenge of turning the reigns over to a property manager, since many feel obligated to stay involved in day to day operations even at a distance, which generally doesn't pair well with professional PM. 

More than one pair of eyes looking at is never a bad thing.

You need to pair up with a knowledgable Realtor who can walk you through the myriad of options in the market.  

Because of the laws and different currencies I don’t think Refinancing my money out will work.

The people at the top have no interest in protecting the peoples interests, or investors interests either, and if the currency ever crashes, they are the ones that own all the gold.

Passive Income (usually paired with traveling)

Pros almost always work in pairs. 

IMO these changes will be first and foremost about the US dollar's role as the world reserve currency, but there is much conjecture in this space.

Hey John, it would probably be good to go through all of them with a fresh pair of eyes as I might have missed something. 

Once they learn that you are a safe pair of hands, they will be more open to funding deals.