I know folks will say you can start with fewer 'roles' figured out but I think the you open yourself up to much more risk not having this in place at the beginng.  

Bring sight unseen overseas is very dangerous in my opinion, especially if it’s your first international purchase.If you don’t think you have what it takes, you can partner with experienced international investors who do.

It sounds very dangerous to live free and clear. 

Them is dangerous waters.

It's a dangerous game IF the market heads south and scares most out of town folks like @Christina Linn and @David Cardoso.

I just thought I would get some opinions on the dangers of going with the 10 or 15 year as opposed to the 5 or 7.

and manage hundreds of units to generate the same income that you will achieve with far less stress, far less risk, and far fewer pins juggled in the air.Remember, one paid off house cash flowing $300 per month produces the same income as three mortgaged homes that throw off $100/month. 

This is always a dangerous approach, because you can't accurately predict what someone else will pay to have repairs done. 10.

Buying in Victoria (decent population but not growing) seems like it could be dangerous?

And don't forget about the "danger zone" that was Dowd Street / Gray Street.