Do it yourself-study up first.

Now I know a bit about some other areas of the city, but THIS is the area I study.

I also have ideas of building a town home or rental community but there is a lot of work needed with talking to the city, environmental study, financing, low income vs not, etc. 

@Patrick Philip it's time to study real estate finance and learn how it works IF you want to roll with the big dogs.

Account Closed I'd recommend talking to a CPA who is familiar with Form 3115 and foreign real estate as it appears yours may not be, or depending on the specifics of the property having a cost segregation study done.

Once you find out what you want to do study even more and find a mentor to help you get started. 

There is more safety in owning a property outright.You should study the benefits of both, apply them to your situation, and then determine which option is best for you.

I like to study them and the Irvine company. 

For case studies, go just North into the Silver Lake region of Wilmington, MA.  

I have been studying and reading various books as well as attending webinars and seminars for several months now on a daily basis.