The process is pretty straight forward and not complicated at all.

This is something that I have really come to realize over the last couple of months as I've been learning.I came into this expecting it to be complicated, and I am not disappointed!

Buying through an agent may provide more transparency, while sheriff sales and auctions can offer deals but often come with risks, like limited property inspection or legal complications.

You could then complete the construction and build your primary where you want on the land.It's a bit of a complicated process. 

It's complicated.

When it comes to getting approved for a loan, the process can be a bit more complicated for foreign citizens.

@Chris Clarkson, having a partner can complicate things for sure if you're not united on direction. 

As the new owner, you’ll want the lease and your landlord insurance policy to take effect as soon as you take title to the property.Temporary Lease Considerations:While short-term leases can work well, leasing to a seller long-term often leads to complications.

If you hire a PM, your financial account structure can be simpler.If you plan to continue purchasing rentals, I like some key accounts at the "management" level (income, opex, tax, owncp, reserve) and only have 1 checking account per property to prevent having 100 accounts and unnecessary complexity.

This can be costly for your property manager, and you may have to pay for their insurance policy, which can add unnecessary expenses to your budget.It strengthens your relationship with your property manager.Adding your property manager as an additional insured is a gesture of good faith that shows you are committed to protecting their interests.