(not bad people or culture, the wealth just isn't shared is all)Looking forward to the continued progression!

I'm considering a major reno owner/occupied triplex in the Irish Channel, great walkability. 

LA to AR. that is a big culture shift.

This is part of a larger trend of waterfront developments happening such as the Potomac River Generating Station turning into a 2.5 million square foot mixed-use community, the Montgomery Center turning into 327 new apartments, 25,000 square feet of retail, and 13,000 square feet of arts and cultural center starting July of 2024,This puts Robinson Terminal North as the next big project developers are eyeing, with Rooney Property groups announcing their plans to redevelop the decade-long abandoned warehouse space into a 600,000 square feet multifamily, retail, and thriving park area by 2025 following the completion of Hazel Waterfront Tunnel at the site.This new development, which received approval just a little over a month ago, has had many delayed development plans due to concerns about environmental hazards, which have now all been cleared upSources:Robinson North plan advances amid environmental concernsAlexandria Waterfront Small Area Plan March 2024Potomac River Generating StationSwimmable Potomac River CampaignMontgomery Center Redevelopment ApprovedAlexRenew completes two-mile long, 100-foot deep tunnelAlexandria City West, Landmark Mall Redevelopment (2028)Alexandria's Landmark Mall, which at a time was a thriving 52-acre strip mall that was a major attraction in West Alexandria, has long been an eye soar and swath of unused space.

Do I give up access to transportation, restaurants, cultural activities, doctors, emergency medical care, religious and business activities, vet care and maybe more, to live in the country on my ranch or on the beach in a beautiful country, or do I keep access to all those things and live in the city? 

Some of the logistics are fuzzy as we would have to travel there regulary, get to have a great understanding of the cultural differences, build a 'team' of people as there are no Home Depots on every corner, but for about $50k US, you can own a pretty cool place in Italy.Best of luck to you!

If you go modern make sure it is unique.The interesting part of modern is a large percentage of renters come from demographics with  different cultural backgrounds than our family's.

More importantly, this is my first time utilizing this strategy; in a country, culture, laws and language that is foreign to me, so if any professionals see a glaring problem with my numbers or legal or otherwise, my ears are always open to wisdom.

You must know the culture and the understand the community you want to serve.

It should be common sense that if you respect your tenants, understand the culture and provide a positive and enjoyable experiences, in many cases that is reciprocated.