The property is also in a desirable location.Do you have any recommendations for legal protection or any professionals you've worked with that you would suggest? 

Here are some popular skiptracing platforms and websites that investors often use:TLOxp: This is a service by TransUnion and offers a comprehensive database to find detailed personal records.Spokeo: Useful for basic information and sometimes provides email addresses and phone numbers.Whitepages Pro (now Ekata): Offers identity verification data, including phone numbers, addresses, and more.BeenVerified: This service aggregates information from various sources, giving you phone numbers, email addresses, and other details.PeopleFinders: Similar to BeenVerified, it pulls from various sources and provides detailed reports on individuals.BatchSkipTracing: Designed specifically for real estate professionals.

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

Prioritize cleanliness, appealing furniture and decor, being pet friendly, appealing to your market, professional photography, great customer service, and great reviews.

Lots of decent YT videos as well.There is no (or little) value in having a RE license just for your own use as an investor, and the costs of maintaining it like a full-time professional are higher than you would think.

Build a team of professionals, network with investors, and mitigate risk by screening tenants, having proper insurance, and having reserves.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Question: I will of course educate myself on PM, but how many professionals out there are "certified PM"? 

Even if I do find a good deal where the numbers line up inspections will cost anywhere from $500-$3000+ for a professional evolution.

So, making it clear from the start that you are running a professional rental business goes a long way towards avoiding those who are seeking just the opposite.