We looked at a couple different options as far as % downpayment and I figured I would refinance in the near future to help the payment get down lower.

-the attorneys quoting you $3k are NOT eviction attorneys and are basically charging you as they learn.Move forward with the eviction unless the tenant improves their attitude.

aim for a good house, not a cheap house as it will attract lower quality tenants and cost you more in the long run.

Quote from @Brandon Larson: Yea, @Nathan Gesner is that legal to enroll someone in an insurance policy and then charge them for it?

So the lower the interest rate on the subject to loan, and the higher the prevailing rate, the more chance that a lender will initiate action.   

Loan To Value (LTV) will be lower than it would be as a US citizen.

What are some other emerging markets maybe with a bit lower to cost to entry for a BRRRR strategy?

I'd also find out who handles the listings and what they charge to do it.

We do charge a pet fee, and it has helped with any extra costs a pet guest has incurred. 

Every market in residential zoning has an expiration date, we just don't know what it is yet.The obvious solution is to buy in already regulated areas with tourist/commercial zoning.The returns are lower, but at least they can't go to zero overnight.