@Marisa VoelkelI usually pick theexit strategy primarily by the level of rehab needed:Flip - If it needsa full gut, I will just tend to flip it.BRRRR - If thereare salvageable parts (i.e. solid floors, and decent tile in the bathrooms) Iwill rehab what is needed, refi, and put a tenant in there.

Learn and then scale.My advice: Don’t look for the home run deal, look for a solid line drive base hit deal.

Real estate investing can feel daunting, but with a solid game plan and a reliable formula, you'll gain confidence.

I'm pretty sure The Wire filmed here for their "Hamsterdam" sequences. anyway, some responsibility must be allocated to the infinite greed of the investor who believed this to be a reasonably safe investment?

If the sponsor does not give you quality and timely responses before you wire your money, how do you think you will be treated after you send the money? 

If you are looking for interest revenue and your due diligence is solid, these transactions can be very profitable.

@Emre Dura you may want to connect with @Drew Sygit to discuss this in further detail after reading below...All foreign investors owning U.S. rental property are responsible for paying taxes on any and all rental income they earn in the U.S. regardless of any tax treaties that may exist.Since some of the regulations and requirements can be confusing, Logical Property Management (LPM) has created this document to summarize the options for a foreign investor.

I have sent message through operators but no response yet. 

I think you've done more than enough and contents are always the responsibility of the renter.  

I would screen her first so you know who will be living there but assuming she's ok, would just add her as an occupant as opposed to a responsible party to the lease.