Both of this will likely require real time conversations which will be difficult from India3) Maintenance when tenants are staying - I feel less worried about this as I can have the tenant coordinate with my chosen vendor (that I already have or can potentially find from India by talking to them on phone at night time in India / morning in the US).

You need to understand what's actually required to have these kinds of conversations with an inspector who may be over-stepping. 

I am very interested in meeting/conversing with some like minded folks who may be able to offer some advice on where to get started on this journey!!

Later in the conversation, you ask the mirror question about your average monthly occupancy.

If you're not learning/the conversation isn't flowing move around and meet someone new.You can find REIAs here and on Facebook. 

If you decide to move forward with them I highly suggest you alert them to the fact that you will be recording all phone conversations, and do just that.

At the end of the day, you should have a lot of conversations with a lot of syndicators.

Assume for the sake of this conversation that all of my other finances are in order.

I would not converse with tenant in any format, as things could end up in court, if he declines to leave and has to be evicted etc. also don't confront in person, you said he is MMA fighter, good rules to live by include : Never get involved in a land war in Asia , and never anger a man with Cauliflower ears.

It helps to have a conversation with a lender in advance (if you are serious...don't waste anyones time) to explain your situation and see if there are any red flags.For single family or 4 units and under a pre approval is also not needed but does go along way.