You understand some of the basic concepts, but also have some giant holes in your plan.

@David Krulac  thanks, out of curiosity I called my insurance agent for flood quote $4442/year for basic building 100k coverage in flood zone area of AE! 

•Managing accounts payable and receivable•Reconciling bank accounts•Generating basic financial reports (e.g., Profit & Loss statement, Balance Sheet)Credentials:No formal certification is required and may or may not have a high school diploma, but some bookkeepers pursue:•QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certification•Certified Bookkeeper (CB) from the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB)•Certified Public Bookkeeper (CPB)Caveats:Bookkeepers do not handle and probably should not handle tax planning, financial analysis, or compliance work.

It's just a biproduct of basic human interaction.

Once you know the "basics', you can then invest OOS more successfully.If you can't afford to invest in your home area, how will you grow your knowledge of an OOS if you take a shotgun approach to where you buy?

I am looking for the basics.  

(aerial measurement).The renovation list is pretty long—roof, HVAC, windows, full interior updates, electrical, plumbing, landscaping... basically a full gut.

Later on in your investing journey the safety and low management of expensive, appreciating properties will become appealing.

Some theming is basic and some is overdone, try to be unique or at least high quality, not a place you want to skimp.

Basically, I would chalk you up to being a scammer before I entertained you seriously.