We use Rentec & Quickbooks.Both work out pretty well.

Would this be an opportunity to gain my sales characteristics as well? 

What might work well on one street could be a completely different story just a block or two away.

Let me know as I am licensed over there as well.

I feel like the builder had to have known this.

By the way - for the same reason the 1st position lien holder will be uneasy with 100% CLTV, as a buyer I would be uneasy with it as well.

It's less risky for you if it doesn't rent well and it's more profitable for him (most likely) without the headache.  

I think good flippers talk about something like 80-20 -- they do well on 80% of their projects.

I am hoping to make connections to learn more about this market, which neighborhoods to focus on, as well as learn some pro tips as I begin my investing journey.To note, I have begun the loan pre-approval process and have a dedicated agent that is eager to find me a great property. 

It's a good time to review markets, but living in China there are a lot of other closer, international markets that could be options as well.