While this insight is valuable, it’s important to remember that thorough analysis is always crucial before making any final decisions. 

It is important that you hire professionals who have experience working with foreign investors.

Hey Deirdre,To address your questions:Providing freedom by handling day-to-day operations.Offering peace of mind through proactive maintenance and tenant communication.Reducing risks by staying ahead of legal requirements, tenant screening, and dispute resolution.Enhancing the bottom line by identifying cost-saving opportunities while ensuring tenant satisfaction to reduce turnover.Is the experience still important when the property thrives financially?

What you are asking is a super important question and it doesn't just apply to lenders.

Important things to look for: if you want to STR (you will make more this way) then no rental restrictions, if you plan to MTR, 30 day min works, anything longer doesn't.

Trustin your PM partner is important and they will follow your lead, so don't expect them to provide you with your business plan. 

What are some important pieces we need to be working on now that we may not have thought of?

I don't personally care about checks anymore so that wasn't an important feature for me. 

The pandemic forced people to work from home and having spaces that worked as offices became important. 

In my opinion, more important metrics are total profit and time spent managing the operation.All marketing works.