What I would do in your position (assuming you are rock solid on your RE dreams and collegiate pursuit - it's a long term game, be positive):1.

The time has come for me to take my part time dream to a full time reality of being a successful investor so here I am! 

Your living the life others only dream about.Good luck and happy investing!

Build your DREAM team immediately - real estate agent, interior designer, architect, city expeditors, surveyors, capital source, etc.3.

Stay involved and watch your real estate dreams come true.

(Sorry I haven't been around long enough like some of you old timers)"Team work makes the DREAM WORK"It is absolutely crucial for every investor buying out of state or country(Doesn't have to be Turnkey) to establish the right team on the ground that will always have the investors best interests at heart.In my opinion, this is one of the most hardest things to do as most operators and folks in general when doing any kind of transaction will only have their own best interest at heart.Investing in needs to be considered as a long term play and not a one night stand.Getting married takes time so make sure you spend that time conducting a ton of due diligence.So, what is the 50% rule again?

Everyone has a dream but only the few have what it takes to work that dream until it becomes reality.So to answer your question Beemer - there are tons of web sites to find properties.  

Congratulations on making a great decision to take hold of your dream.

@Frank Romine sounds like you my friend found the way to live the dream life. if you are bored and have nothing to do, i would love to hear more about how your doing this. ill send you a inbox

My dream is to move on my first home in 2017, perhaps as an owner-occupied deal.