can you invest locally instead?

Next piece of advice is shop this deal around with someone through the forums or local real estate groups (google for your area). 

I would call your local property appraiser office and ask about the criteria for appealing, because you may have to wait until next year when you receive the TRIM notice.

I would do what you are doing here on a bigger scale - social media, local markets she operates in Facebook groups, etc. 

Not sure what your local law requires, you'll want to check on that.

A great way to get started is to go to local real estate investor meetups and meet other investors.

Starting locally with multifamily and house flipping is a solid plan.

Rodrigues is an awesome LOCAL lender, who works a lot with foreigners.

Check your local/state law.

Selling a property that requires significant work can indeed be challenging, but there are several avenues you might consider exploring:Local Real Estate Agents: A local agent with experience in selling fixer-upper properties or historical homes in your area could provide valuable insights.