But nobody would infer it's anything remotely close to going to grocery store, picking out ingredient's, cooking all up, creating the meal in totality. 

If you use Bigger Pockets right you can pick and choose people who are the real deal. 

Then, once you own it, you can look into refinancing without the risk of a lender failing to perform.As for which strategy to choose, think about picking one that fits your situation and has the best chance of success, especially since you're new to investing and live in another country.Vision the follwoings:Option 1: BRRR - This involves a lot of micromanaging and supervision work during the renovation process, including dealing with contractors, permits, and other details.

If you rent again, pick something with vinyl plank.

There is a process to picking the market to work in and buying for both cash flow and appreciation (many people think the midwest or south is only for cash flow - not true). 

I still pick up change off of the ground. 

It is inexpensive and you would easily make the money back by picking up more clients. 

Each one typically adds $1,000 per month to my cash flow so after 5 properties, things start to pick up pretty quickly.

You have a good idea BUT here in New York you have very slim pickings. 

I'd love to pick up more properties in the area.