Also massive cuts to government spending that support recovering economies would not be good for that city.

https://app.tango.us/app/workflow/BiggerPockets-free-Short-T...The only way to truly stay up to date on your local rules is to pay attention to your local county/city council meetings and how you can participate.

HI Stephon, Just now seeing this post and if you were down here you know that the city was shut down with the first 5+ inch snowfall in a decade haha.

What city is this property in and what is the ARV and rent?

I'm not sure what the markets are like in Edinburgh or London, but I would look into house hacking in one of those cities once you know which one you'll be in.You definitely can invest in rentals in the US remotely, there are plenty of investors that do.

This would require you to visit, not necessarily live in that same city.

Then again, curb appeal doesn't matter as much in the inner-city parts of my market - more so in the suburbs.Lastly, if a property is newly built/renovated, 'neutral' may not be the best route.

My city is the worst it's ever been.

.#1 I would call the city rentals department directly and ask if the seller's license will remain active until the day yours becomes active.

I have a few I can recommend as well, for the city and suburbs.