Or just any suggestions for the best bang for your buck areas that offer at least a little cash flow and appreciation ?

Most STR markets have seasonality, and there are untold issues in the future that will effect cashflow. 

I don't suggest a P.O.

That’s correct, a foreigner can buy property through a Mexican corporation, which is a great option for those investing in multiple properties or running a rental business.Key Points I'd like to add to your post:Setup Costs: $1,500–$3,000 USD.Ongoing Costs: $1,000–$2,000 USD/year for accounting and tax filings.Benefits: Allows tax deductions for expenses like maintenance, repairs, and management.Best for: Multiple properties or income-generating investments.For a single property for personal use, a fideicomiso is often simpler and more cost-effective due to its lower maintenance requirements and feesUltimately, choosing between a corporation and a fideicomiso comes down to your investment strategy.

What I would suggest is also consider investing in an area that you could drive to as well. 

https://logicalpm.com/new-michigan-section-8-laws-what-can-l...As the article points out, these sorts of laws often result in the opposite of the intended effect! 

I suggest finding a CPA that also has rental properties and keep educating yourself with taxes.

You can also just tell it what percentages you want to hit.Fourth, you can adjust the prompt so it will tell you directly that it needs more information about certain things, and can suggest more investigation into areas of your flip to increase the confidency score of different parts in it’s rehab analysis.

As a rental strategy for non owner occupants, it absolutely is a fantastic way to generate the highest return, that's true.....but also, and most importantly, your screening has to be on point, and without that, it won't be as effective because one bad roommate can ruin the environment for the other roommate tenants. 

Hey Account Closed - I highly suggest  using a renovation loan and house hacking a multi-family if that is possible with your current life circumstances.The 203k and homestyle renovation loans are just amazing products and drastically help you reduce your risk, in my opinion, because you are able to leverage the cost of the entire renovation with such a low down payment loan.We work with a lot of clients who use these products in Chicago, and no matter what, in the long term, they gain great equity.If you aren't able to house hack - the process is essentially the same, but just with more money down with hard money or conventional construction loan.