It is important that you hire professionals who have experience working with foreign investors.

I regret not hiring a GC as I acted as my own.

From there you can start to identify what you are looking for.Where do you land on the follow spectrums:Cash flow and AppreciationLong term or Short term needs (waiting for growth vs get out of my W2 now)Long term rentals, Mid term rentals, Short term rentalsBuying close to home or coast to coastSelf manage or hire a PMIf you can narrow in on those, you essentially have your buy box. 

I would be hiring people for the cleaning, maintenance, etc. 

There is typically one or more heir that feel he or she deserves more then all the other heirs because the took care of auntie or uncle and  hires an attorney to contest the probate.  

The Creative Investor Meetup is designed for beginning to advanced investors who would like additional strategies when constructing deals.All aspects of real estate investing will be covered including (but not limited...

A good ballpark is $1,000–$2,500 per unit, but this depends heavily on how extensive the turnover is and whether you’re self-managing or hiring contractors.If you’re looking for more precision, connecting with local property managers or contractors can provide insight into typical costs for properties like yours in the area.

It is a number that virtually anyone would find to be reasonable (I believe it is 6 small holes per wall). 

If you have an issue with that, or are long distance, hiring a property manager is a must.

No offense, but hire a PMC because:1) You hate the process of placing tenants.2) You didn't do a very good job of screening the current ones.Sometimes we have to get out of our own way to find success!