Alot of unknowns as you don't have the ability to walk the property beforehand, but interesting process, and pretty good deals exist there.While the Trustee Sales are cash purchases, there are many hard money options that can turn over the funds in time for the 24 hour funding required to complete the purchase.If you are interested, let me know and I can go into more detail, as well as make some other suggestions for you to consider. 

Send me a message if you want to chat in more detail (background is in live in flips, LTR, MTR, and STR).  

You and your legal, tax and financial advisors should review this transaction in greater detail, especially the PLRs, to ensure you understand the significant risks involved and are structuring the transaction as close as possible to the PLRs to mitigate some of the risks.

BiggerPockets is an excellent resource to kickstart your real estate journey.I recommend that you take the time to define your financial goals and always keep learning.From insightful podcasts and informative blog posts to interactive forums and detailed guides, BiggerPockets provides a comprehensive suite of resources designed to empower you with the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate the market.

I dedicated three months to remodeling the interior myself, transforming the space with a vibrant Retro Tiki vibe featuring splashes of color and creative design.

Please post more details once you meet, and good luck!

Where do you find details on prices, demand, cash flow etc? 

Are their listings detailed with good quality photos?

I believe Paula Pant had a recent podcast episode on Afford Anything that featured a couple who lives in Japan and invests in the US.

Thank you for posting that very detailed experience.