I guess my goal is to figure out my next steps and get a clearer picture of how I can break into the real estate world and start building something for the future.Thank you.

Quote from @Chan Park: It's time to step and be a Landlord, as uncomfortable as it may seem.

Next Steps: Find lenders, network for private money, explore seller financing, and set up gap funding.

If you haven't talked to a lender yet, that's really your first step. 

This is a great first step into your financial future.

Many have never even stepped foot in the US.

Cash for keys is definitely the best way to get people out in the day when I was very active at court houses steps cash for keys was by far the best way to get folks to move and bad tenants in a state with bad eviction laws to me would be the preferred method. you simply pay them when they are leaving the house not before.. that works fine and you give them more than 1k .. you make it worth their while..

What steps have you taken so far? 

We have created work instructions for every step of the process so we can maintain consistency in how we evaluate properties, communicate with tenants, market our properties, handle rent increases, manage property turnover, etc..... 

What tools or methods do you use for conducting property analysis without stepping foot on the property?