You have to learn either way and the only difference in a lot of cases is the numbers are bigger.

(I will be moving to different states) While I was chugging number for some of the properties that I'm looking at, I came to wonder what would be considered as a good, decent cash flow once I move out.

ST rentals are much more profitable and command cash flows are often higher than in the US if you buy the right property in the right market.As an international investor, I find Ladislas Maurice interesting but there are different types of international investors and most international investors I know wouldn't go through the hassle of what he does for the kind of returns that he gets.

Very different advice if you were looking to make $20k a month while spending your days on the golf course or lake. 

Just a different name.

However, a different niche such as insurance placements, might very well be in the 70%~ occupancy level but the rents are going to be so much higher that the occupancy rate (comparatively speaking) is irrelevant.

There is no "perfect" structure out there but I've tried a lot of different ones within QBO over the years and this is by far the best I've found.I use this structure for my own portfolio as well.Hope that helps!

One thing that is different from other businesses is that there are no days off. 

We were able to buy low in a good neighborhood since the home was in need of some work, mainly needing cosmetic work and some deferred maintenance.

Here’s a comparison:Income reliability and net cash flow: In Las Vegas, a fourplex in reasonable condition costs about the same as two single-family homes, but they attract very different tenants.