If you're planning to buy in the US, there are programs for those that aren't US citizens.

They just aren't capable of investing.

Property Managers:While realtors are great at buying and selling homes, most aren’t trained in the intricacies of tenant screening.

I don't know because I never heard anyone in authority address the reasoning honestly. 

However if you aren't doing mass scale, we definitely suggest letting the contractor handle material purchasing.As long as the client has all of the materials at the jobsite, place them where they go, they are all the correct type/fit and there are all of the misc parts (adapters/special hardware/etc) needed to do the install.

I'm a newbie tooSelf education through books is a conversation between the author (mentor) and you.You'll gain knowledge, connections etc but it takes timeAttending meetups, listening to Youtube videos on subject matter further broadens knowledge base

Im looking to purchase a couple of 3Br 1bath SFH in Cahokia IL and rent them to Section 8.Does anyone have experience with the local Section 8 authority?

10) How often have you authorized a price reduction or incentive?

The area has certain advantages like shelter from regulation risk (pretty much as low as anywhere in the country if you buy in the approved STR tourist zones) and long term security (people aren't going to stop going to Orlando anytime soon). 

Happy to help answer any questions about the flight path, but in general there aren’t many areas where that is a concern.