I’m here to build meaningful connections and make the most of this fantastic group.Looking forward to learning from and working with some of you! 

Quote from @Geoff McFarlane: We bought our current home in 2011 for $97k.

You don't have to answer that, nor can you because it's subjective, but the point I'm trying to make is that they may not view it as a great deal as it currently exists.

The property is unused most of the year. 

In CA currently only MF properties are rent controlled.

Anyway, the current auditor set the current rates, and is still at the job..https://www.hamiltoncountyauditor.org/

I live in Phx but we do most of our investing out of state, so I’m not also the most current on local trends: so find yourself a good local agent to confirm that:- it’s going to be hard to find anything at < $150k / door.

Current rent in my area runs around $1800/m.

What is your current approach to lead generation? 

Save...it takes a lot more money than most new investors believe (don't drink the Kool-aid that you can get in cheap) and residing outside the US will be seen as a substantial risk to most lenders which will limit your financing options.