There are so many mom & pops who do manual rent collection, and whose goal is to stay at 100% physically occupied!

My knowledge is worth 1000 times more than my physical capabilities.

Do I need to physically go down to the courthouse and fill a form out through a certain department, and who do I ask for? 

As for the 10% fee for overseeing setup, I understand this is in addition to the cost of hiring someone to physically set everything up.

Less than 2 percent of Americans own physical precious metals gold and silver. 2.

Real estate investing can be a great idea for several reasons:Potential for Appreciation: Over time, properties often increase in value, allowing investors to build wealth through appreciation.Passive Income: Rental properties can provide a steady stream of passive income, helping to cover expenses and generate cash flow.Tax Benefits: Real estate investors may benefit from various tax deductions, such as mortgage interest, property taxes, and depreciation.Inflation Hedge: Real estate tends to keep pace with or outpace inflation, making it a good hedge against rising costs.Leverage Opportunities: Investors can use financing to purchase properties, allowing them to control larger assets with less capital upfront.Portfolio Diversification: Real estate adds diversification to an investment portfolio, potentially reducing overall risk.Tangible Asset: Unlike stocks or bonds, real estate is a physical asset that you can see and manage, providing a sense of security.Control Over Investment: Investors can influence property value and income through renovations, management decisions, and property improvements.Building Equity: As you pay down a mortgage, you build equity in the property, which can be accessed later through refinancing or selling.Community Impact: Investing in real estate can contribute to community development and improvement, positively impacting neighborhoods.These factors make real estate investing an appealing option for many people looking to grow their wealth and secure their financial future.It really comes down to investing in a growing market, in a good neighborhood & building a great team to support you.

An architect will be able to answer those questions and perhaps be able to identify other physical and economic obstacles that won't arise when merely approaching this through the lens of whether you can obtain a zoning permit.

Each to their own like you say but appreciation is where the money is made in (finite) and (physical) assets.

Make sure to check with a cross-border tax advisor on how this could impact your overall tax strategy.Umm I'm pretty sure the US presence test only applies to non US citizens who are actually physically present in the US for over 183 days, not for owning property. 

You will need a minimum of a 3/4 ton truck to pull them , I would get a dump trailer dual axel  12,000 lb capable of moving the equipment , also used for hauling . you will need DOT numbers on the truck since you are over 10,000 lbs combined gross vehicle weight , and a DOT physical for the driver .