Every time I hear "out of state investor", I just assume they're from Cali - the market here seems to make no sense anymore (and yes, I'm a Ca based OOSI too)In general, ALL the major west coast cities are very overvalued right now - generally, purchases there would be speculation of future appreciate, rather than good reliable cash flow - that's gambling, not investing.

If you are playing the appreciation game, you are gambling.

@Christian Wathne When reading your idea...I see it like a gamble at that point, not having control?

It seems pretty stable right now, but I don't want to gamble with it.

It's all a gamble on appreciation.

Our tenants' covered 60% PITI, meaning we paid 40% out of pocket but got to live in a great area.Our gamble paid off and sold for 20% more than we bought 2 years prior.

I will also look to the surrounding areas of these locations.I currently work as a materials management coordinator for a company in which we manage BP's offshore projects.

Are there any offshore angles: Is there potential for overseas sales or operations?

And If for one minute you think that the social scammers are not located off shore with Jamaica as a hot bed then well that's your right .. but it could have easily gone to some eastern block country.. middle east  Africa  so take your pick not picking on Jamaica.. 

If you really want to get into real estate investing, rather than gambling and speculation I suggest you start listening to the BiggerPockets podcast and reading the BiggerPockets Publishing books.