I am looking for some feedback from others on their success/feedback on unique STR properties.

Is this property in TN?

if you buy a long term rental, you may not see true returns for 5 or 10 years (although there are other immediate potential benefits, like passive losses on your taxes). 

i understand a true duplex might be a lot more expensive, but i think it's at least worth continuing to research and keeping an eye on.and sticking to my original point, OOS can be tough. 

True although the fires this year just adds to the reasons to leave California (excessive taxation and regulation, overbearing political correctness, downtowns littered with feces, etc.).

We worked with a lawyer over there who is a US ex-pat who created and registered a local LLC for us, which owns our properties.

New to Arizona and I am seeing a few properties with next gen configuration.

Quote from @Patricia Smith: Hi BP Crew,Would love to get some recommendations on property management companies in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Having said that, I am a bit concerned as it relates to the overall market, especially in class C properties and most especially class C properties in border states. 

That claim can not be even remotely true.