Get in touch with local real estate professionals like agents, property managers, and investors, and come up with a clear plan for managing your properties, handling maintenance tasks, and addressing any potential problems with tenants from a distance.

Of course if you buy a less than good quality property, capex will exceed cash flow.

Satisfying the cash/income needs is a must but of course if they're able to preserve and accumulate wealth all the better.  

I am still in the learn and go stages of REI as well as in the middle of my 63 hour Real Estate Sales Associate License courses.

Also try Mr Clean magic eraser before you paint as it takes a lot of scuff marks off.Normally a house is broom swept and carpets have been professionally cleaned, so if the house hasn't been swept and there is garbage left behind, charge for clean up-same if you need to get a carpet cleaner in. 

Consult with a tax professional to understand the tax implications of house hacking.Long-Term Strategy: House hacking through basement rental can be a long-term wealth-building strategy.

Surplus golf course in path of development.

Usually 10% of my tenants leave the place better than they moved in, 10% of my tenants leave the place worse than they moved in and we had to exhaust their security and pay the cost in terms of 6 to 12 months rent to bring a property to listing condition (depend on how long the LTR tenants have lived there of course).

It is important that you hire professionals who have experience working with foreign investors.

And finally, of course, the last option is to just keep saving and waiting until you can afford the house you want.