Best of luck on your journey!

I'm currently working with an estate planning attorney and she said she said we could put the LLC in the Trust but said she was not the best person to advise on the pros and cons of that and that we should talk to a business law attorney.

What is the appreciation, condition, community, class level and vacancy rates?

The properties that I like the best are typically in the B/B- neighborhoods.

I found Stessa and Digb to be the best options for organizing real estate portfolio and taxes, cheaper, and real estate focused.   

Quote from @Kyle Carter: What are some questions that you can ask to each of the required team members(PM, Agent, etc. ) to ensure that goals align and they are best fit.  

I would just be careful hopping back in now as interest rates and low inventory are making it very difficult if you aren't finding your own off-market options to buy.

They may also require US credit history, although there are a handful that will not require a US credit report for an increased rate/ reduction in LTV. 

It would be best to befriend a local contractor or even help one out on a job to see any differences from your past eight years doing it in another country.

Maybe best in nation.