@Isaac Hanai I am a multi-family agent and multi-family investor in St.

I wouldn't use Lake Geneva because with its tourism its in a league of its own in that area. 

I'm seeking references for a few great rehab contractors in the Tampa Bay region.

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

Make sure you have a solid understanding of the revenue and expenses and that you are able to verify everything.

Ok so a diff path then my previous post.I also wanted to invest in real estate but just assume( and bet is probably true) that most of the people that find truly good investments have  either or all of the following the most "average joes" don't:1.

I here in the Netherlands Rotterdam working on renovating a 3 unit building

Quote from @Megan OConnor: I am new to investing and we are thinking about a STR in Ludlow, VT.

There are actually quite a few Americans investing in real estate in Japan, but more I think that invest only in the US.  

I was looking for some advice (viable target areas in Cleveland or Ohio in general, financing options and credible PM/realtor contacts) from the experts here though especially if you are in a similar boat as mine (reside in Canada/Ontario area and invest in US).