I joined Last year when the market was not great, and all investors stopped investing and I stated invested after learning techniques and underwriting.

So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

Notably, the leased properties are located outside the United States, and we manage them remotely.We have our downpayment saved and approximately $450,000 in combined equity from our existing properties.

@Alex Johnson Detroit-Michigan falls in the middle of the pack regarding "tenant-friendly".As you start to build your Core Four, NEVER believe what people tell you unless they can explain it logically or provide 3rd party proof.Here's 3rd party proof that Michigan is in the middle of the pack:)https://realwealth.com/learn/landlord-friendly-states/https://www.lawdistrict.com/articles/most-renter-friendly-us...

I recently started looking in other states and just went into escrow on a 4-plex in Atlanta.

My advice on investing back in the states is definitely make sure you have someone back there you fully trust (preferably with a stake in the properties success) before you do.The Tokyo Brewdog monthly meetup can be a good place to get some details on what's out there but be wary of everything you are told as Ivery found a lot of info I was getting wasn't entirely complete and found myself discussing more in some other circles with friends and colleagues these days.Happy to talk specifics sometime of you have questions. 

In my state you can post "pay or quit" on the 3rd day and post a late fee on the 5th day.

Most of my clients are absentee, but more often from other parts of Oregon than out of state.

So I am considering two options:(1) HIre a contractor to hand off to finish the project.(2) Sell it as-is.If I go with option #2, obviously it cannot be a normal sale as the property is not habitable in it's current state, so cannot be mortgaged nor insured. 

A lease created through Zillow or even one you write up yourself is legally binding in the state of GA.