Contractor – This is one I really need help from the bigger pockets community in the local area. 

There are also some locally I think through the AAR, I would reach out to them but if not I am happy to help!

One thing I really enjoy about what I do is I actually go out to all my markets spend time there and get to know the local areas etc.. thankfully the deals i did for this guy in SW WI I did as a capital partners so I owned them and did not have to foreclose or go through his probate etc..

I would suggest going to the find a lender tab here on bigger pockets to find a local lender who has the same products. 

We worked with a lawyer over there who is a US ex-pat who created and registered a local LLC for us, which owns our properties.

@Jason Khoury I purchased my current residence, a duplex, from a local non-profit about 5 years ago.

I honestly wouldn't trust anyone else with my clients but him when it comes to that local market.

If the locals say it's rare then I would not worry.

I would recommend tuning into Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast and going to local meetups. 

I would consider the tenant's past, as well as the condition of the unit, my local market, and other factors.