Hope to see you around in local real estate events. 

Check your local/state law.

A great way to get started is to go to local real estate investor meetups and meet other investors.

Rodrigues is an awesome LOCAL lender, who works a lot with foreigners.

That said, complying with local ordinances and ensuring the lot isn’t in a restricted area will be key.

Instead of throwing your deal out to a bunch of strangers on the internet, I recommend you do your research to find a local expert with 20+ ACTIVE years in real estate in your market.

If you are going to have a company manage your property, I would recommend you find someone that is local. 

Find someone local or who specializes in working with investors.

Selling a property that requires significant work can indeed be challenging, but there are several avenues you might consider exploring:Local Real Estate Agents: A local agent with experience in selling fixer-upper properties or historical homes in your area could provide valuable insights.

A quick google search reveals that Minneapolis provides assistance for first time home buyers so there seems to be a problem with funds for first time home buyers in your locale too.