For example:Second, under their "About us" link, click on "Management" and you'll see a "Meet the Team" page where there's the following photo/info for this James LaPushner fellow you mentioned (which says he was born in New Zealand):However, if you do a reverse Google image search on this photo, you'll find that it's posted on several other sites, including this one: https://planetaseminarov.ru/people/konstantin-baksht.htmlHere's a photo of him from this page:This page is written in Russian, but if you translate it, it says his name is Konstantin Baksht, he lives in Moscow Russia, and he is the owner and CEO of the international consulting company Baksht Consulting Group. 

Just google the following: - special assessment - zombie condos - Florida condos (look for recent news)Since you are not living near the properties anyways, why not look in a landlord friendly state where the purchase prices are lower?

I would also purchase the property and not the LLC unless you are a seasoned investor with a good attorney.

The Short-Term Rental GoldmineLet’s get straight to one of the biggest reasons investors love Palm Springs: Airbnb and VRBO-friendly regulations (in many areas).Palm Springs is one of the most established short-term rental markets in the country, with visitors flocking here for year-round sunshine, festivals like Coachella and Stagecoach, and the mid-century modern lifestyle.Palm Springs has STR-friendly laws (but with permit caps).

It depends on the experience they've had.

I have known exactly one in my 10 years in the business.

Just wondering can you ever catch a great deal on the market  and if so what’s stopping you from taking advantage?

Just google all the property management companies in your area.

I came across The Investors edge that offers 100% financing as long as the all in cost is 74% or less of the ARV.

I live and work in the Atlanta, GA area.