As interest rates in the US has skyrocketed and financing has become more available to Americans in certain locations overseas, that advantage isn't what it used to be, depending on what countries you're interested in.So here's how I'd go about it if I were you:1.

You sound like a child who got into their dad's account.

Look for the Certified Cost Segregation Professional (CCSP) designation, which means they’re certified by the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals.

It could attract parents with an elderly relative or an adult child wanting some personal space.

I was turned down by all of the companies that are often mentioned here (Proper, Steadily, Foremost, American Modern) and many others. 

and only after you covered properly the "other" aspects of risk management (insurance, umbrella insurance, proper property management, etc.).Unless you are doing flipping (or AirBnb), in which case I suggest you look into Series-LLC and you operate each flip in its own child-series (if not clear why, ask for more details).Anyway, a lot of this is covered in my notes, and that should save you hours of research and hopefully clear some confusion as to why you want it and when and how.

It has been a great first experience, it nearly paid our mortgage by itself while my wife and I went through masters programs and had our first child.

I own a home that has turned into an immediate problem child. 

Detroit is the poster child for major city declines.

Definitely not the American dream as a way of living.