Once you have picked out a subset of properties from the map for further investigation, you can begin gathering data to come up with your maximum bid for each, which should be well below your estimate of fair market value.

NEW everything, All mine are 1.5 - 2% I just picked up a duplex not far from this area, all in 90k, NEW EVERYTHING rented for 19k, SF all in 70k, rented for 1300,  You're also can check the purchase price of the house that I bought from last year. and you will see I bought it for $167k

the book in the bp bookstore. i did the rookie boot camp 2y ago that i imagine this book is kind of based around, and one of the first steps was picking your strategy. the tough part is: THEY ALL WORK. but they all require different skill sets, different amounts of time, and will create a different-looking life for you once the ball is rolling. you have to lay out what skills you have, what you do and don't like doing, how much time you have, and what your vision is for your investor-life 5y down the line, and choose the strategy that aligns best with those things. 

We let our tenants pick their due dates and also if they would like to split their payments within the month. 

It is the properties which are intended to attract a high number and quality of tenant so you can try to pick the best one. 

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).