Having lived there a year it is a foreign country and many things are different and culture etc plus you have the native peoples that own huge amounts of real estate and They dont pay income tax and they get food and gas for way cheaper etc etc..

The house had the utilities turned off for the 6 years, and was filled with the original 1 owner's furniture, clothes, appliances, car and ecn food in the frig (without elctric on for 6 years). 

Furthermore, 1-star reviews serve to demonstrate legitimacy of the ranking system.

Hard for someone to sue you if they can't serve you.

For this reason, I would take inventory of the local banks within your target markets that offer financing options that best serve your real estate needs (again, usually the smaller local banks), and build depository relationships with them.

I have never been there personally but I have heard it's good food.

@Edward Schenkel is a good one that I believe serves that part of CT.

You may be better served with a market where you would have more purchase options and more margin (equates to less risk).I like San Diego RE.

I served 5-day notice on the 10th, and lease spells out that eviction process will begin on the 15th, which is Wednesday. 

Having your background and connections is going to serve you well.