It's not perfect but it's a good place to eavedrop and read up on what REAL people are doing in this space and what they have learned. =)

You do need to have steady employment, decent credit, and not be drowning in debt.

Understanding your top priorities can help in determining whether Stessa, Baselane, or another tool might best fit your needs.If you're comfortable with apartments.co for rent collection but want higher yields on your cash (this is me reading between the lines) you could have the transfers go into a high yield business account like BlueVine 1.5% interest or something like CapitalOne 3.9%.

After a year or two we intend to buy a larger property in the same area and partner with some friends on it but I do believe a boots on the ground person employed only by you is KEY to executing anything if you are not in the country yourself.

I would read up on "Squatters Rights" laws and how long a typical eviction takes to execute.

Hi Mike,I've read it and it's great.

You may also need to provide additional documentation, such as proof of income and employment, and may need to have a co-signer who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.In terms of buying with an LLC, it can be a good option for some foreign buyers, as it can provide additional liability protection and potentially offer tax benefits.

The other parts can be pretty much learned from reading or watching videos.   

Spacious common areas and a quiet neighborhood.I’m drawn to this tenant group because traveling nurses often make great renters—employed, responsible, and in need of temporary housing.

But what made me think about it for you as I read your post is the LULA feature.