But I can't recommend something I would not do as an investor myself, so here it goes:1.)

If you do, I recommend you hire a real estate agent to help you lease up the units.

It is much more difficult to sell an entire portfolio that has become uninsurable (which would require a cash only sale) or that insurance rates are so high that no one wants to buy. 

Hi Lina, I'd recommend finding a local agent that is familiar with the investment properties and law, permits, regulations for STRs/MTRs in Kyle, Texas. 

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Things just require more ongoing expenses percentage wise out of state because you have to pay people to do everything for you and you will have a longer time building relationships with vendors even when getting decent referrals. 

I am not yet familiar with the management fees for an STR yet as we self manage, however Cleveland itself is currently STR friendly and just requires them to be registered if you have stays over 90 days and then you register with the city and pay $35.

Once you hit a certain number of loans (check with your state dept of banking and finance or dept of business regulation), they might require you to have a license.

Are there any loans out there that require less than 10% down?

As U.S. citizens residing in Europe, we are required by the local tax code to hold the property in our personal name.