I will also have my agent there with me to offer comps to aid in their appraisal if they are receptive to it. 

Save...it takes a lot more money than most new investors believe (don't drink the Kool-aid that you can get in cheap) and residing outside the US will be seen as a substantial risk to most lenders which will limit your financing options. 

You can also find real estate investing groups through meetup.com, Facebook, or a Google search.

Written policies are necessary when you add employees to aid with training or enforcement of standards.I would focus on adding doors to your management company.

Even if you already found a PM, happy to aid to your transition with any suggestions or advice.Here for when you need me! 

Scammers do exist, and it’s smart to verify a lender’s legitimacy before moving forward.Check Reviews and References: Look for reviews on trusted platforms like BiggerPockets or Google.

There are at least two I found on a quick google search including Central Indiana Real Estate Investors Association (CIREIA) and INDIANA REAL ESTATE INVESTORS ASSOCIATION.

We have previously tracked all expenses manually in google sheets and produced financials statements manually, also in google sheets.  

Cold calling, mailers, signs, google/Facebook, RE meetups, RE agents are all ways a whole sales would find deals

Since you are an investor friendly agent that drives for dollars, I would invite you to try out the AI which looks at google images and satellite images to tell you if the property is distressed.