As for why the US, simple - trust, market size, and access to information.

People can remotely access the homes using your digital lockboxes, if you have them.

What I’m discovering is that just because a town allows STRs doesn’t mean the local laws make them operationally feasible unless you meet very specific criteria.For example, in Highland Lakes, access to the lake requires private membership, and it’s unclear if STR guests can use it.

When you sell the property, and access the equity in the form of liquid cash, you make your profit. 

Managing properties remotely is definitely possible, but it’s a lot smoother when you have good contacts for maintenance, property management, and leasing.Another challenge I've faced is that Detroit is very block-by-block—you have to really understand the neighborhoods.

They often have access to off-market listings and can also help you navigate on-market listings on MLS.

IF you don't know the number or the caller, don't answer and block. 

Go to Dennis Block's FB page and sign up for his webinar Friday at 10:00.   

The last two provide the added benefit of providing you access to liquid cash. 

Key: cleanliness, keeping food contained and not leaving pet food out, exclusion (blocking holes where rodents can enter), keeping vegetation away from the building.If it becomes a serious problem or infestation, then call in the pros.