Perhaps some more than others, but each one brings a unique perspective.

Real estate's "gross rent multiplier" is Wall Street's "sales to revenue",  "cap rate" is roughly "P/E ratio".When evaluating markets and investments I tend to start with GRM (or lazily the 1% rule), then attempt to return a cap rate based on assumptions about costs, then I work my way to multiple years of projections (assumptions about inflation, amortization, tax benefits, etc), and if I am partnering with one of my smart friends I have to pull up an IRR (internal rate of return).I also look at regional employment levels, median income to rent ratio in the zip code etc. 

My priority was finding reliable mentors and peers who could help me learn the ropes, offer guidance, and even share insights about overcoming the unique challenges I was facing as a new agent and investor.Networking wasn’t easy at first.

Credit unions or smaller regional banks might be a better fit.

SupplyLas Vegas is unique because it is a tiny island of privately owned land in an ocean of federal land.

You can take a deep look at the deals and get an idea of the kind of variety you'll see and come up with your own due diligence method (that meets your unique situation).

Quote from @Victor Tofilski: @Joe VilleneuveThe other unit was a unique circumstance the tenant only needed a place for 6 months before he moves again so I gave him a different price to account for future vacancy.

Don, as we know title and escrow is unique to each state  ( like I am just learning all about IOWA abstracts this last year as I entered that market.)When I did foreclosure rescue it was as Pace apparently described according to Ken.

They have to surmise some valuation - people in divorces, bankruptcies etc need valuation on unique properties all the time. 

Living and working overseas can present unique challenges when it comes to securing financing, but there are definitely loan options designed for situations like yours.