Some of the most successful ones I know are totally remote, unique cabin in the woods type. 

If you don't have a US-based bank account, I would get one as that's a requirement by most lenders.

That is on one of the largest arterial streets in the city, massive traffic count.

It's one of the hottest markets in the US right now with so much population growth, job growth, and companies moving/developing here (26B Intel headquarters being built here, 68K+ enrollment in Ohio State University, Amazon, FB, Google, Honda, Nationwide, Anduril, etc.).

I work with out of state investors daily and one thing that helps them tremendously is working with an experienced turn-key provider.

But, there are other strategies that can counter balance at least one of the disadvantages.  

Even after one year, that property may provide thousands of dollars worth of appreciation, you will pay down your loan and build some equity, and you can depreciate the asset. 

Right  now  there is one @auction.com that is going to start bidding in North side of Lake Okeechobee give it a look'  I'm looking at it too I think it would make a great medium income Mobile Home Park for retirees who want to go fishing in Lake Okeechobee. 

Listening to one bigger pockets episode or a good book here and there really can be a good reminder, refresher on the financial journey.

In my case, I have residential rentals in one LLC, commercial properties in another, self-storage in a third, and my real estate company operates in a fourth.