After 2 emails and no reply I marked them off my list.

I'll wrap this post by pinging two other Japan-based American investors for their thoughts (until they actually tell me to stop doing this): @Steven E.

One challenge to manage is being able to clarify for lenders on those rentals (if you have them) which amount of the premium should be paid for each rental so that they do not include the entire premium into their escrow analysis, inflating your monthly payment on that rental. 

I just searched and the cheapest 2bed/1bath I can find in Cedar Rapids is $700 a month without utilities included. 

I just include the utilities in the rent.

Quote from @Joelle Chilazi: Quote from @Derrick E.: Quote from @Joelle Chilazi: Quote from @Derrick E.: Quote from @Dustin Tucker: Hello Joelle, What are the laws like for landlords, how long does it take for an eviction to take place?

Can you please mail or pm me his number 

Quote from @Derrick E.: Really depends on what they are looking for as well as long term plans.

I had specifically asked for numbers including mortgage payments and they emailed to me.

You want a platform that has built in TCPA protections as well as a multiple communication channels besides voice such as SMS and email.