Foreigners aren't specifically targeted.

My resources may not be the best when it comes to what the market leaders are doing...Cheers!

For appreciation, target areas with strong job and population growth.

@Craig Curelop is a great resource to assist with this as he is in Denver and wrote the book on house hacking for BP.You are a little numbers heavy vs. expectations meaning that it seems like you are really counting on these numbers to work and they could be tight which can be scary for a first property.

Are there specific resources or strategies you recommend for someone in my position?

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

Inherited tenants are usually a negative, however in that area leaving the duplex totally vacant makes it a target for thieves to come in and steal your pipes, furnace, and hot water tanks.

Realize these same concerns apply to other Syndication asset types also.Do stress tests against the deal for both hitting the financial targets and also the Capital Stack impact.

If someone is looking for candidates to sue, having the appearance of wealth can make you a target.  

Hey Ricky, Selling a property with a tenant in place can be advantageous, especially if you’re targeting investors looking for a turn-key rental opportunity.