A shorter term tenant could do fine for you because they are not bad but just people in transition, so you don't lower your standards. 

Some can execute on the lower tier assets and transition out but it is a far more difficult asset class to operate and exit than most realize and many fail.

I was just trying to explore the option of doing it as a joint venture, if me and my friend buy this first rental property and it runs smooth it could always turn into more, bigger properties. 

Whenever you are buying a property out of state you should do a few things to ensure it's as smooth as possible.Don't buy in the roughest neighborhood in the urban core.

Whenever you are buying a property out of state you should do a few things to ensure it's as smooth as possible.

Transition smoothly- Notify tenants of the change professionally, provide clear contact info, and collect all records from the property manager. 2.

Nursing is one of the best professions in the world NOT to have to transition out of.

Some approaches felt legally and ethically questionable, particularly for someone trying to transition quickly out of a 9-to-5 role.

Congratulations on your journey into real estate investing (REI) and your upcoming transition to the U.S.

I have talked with a few MTR specific investors recently who are transitioning their properties to long term rentals because they are sitting vacant.