The islands are very close to mainland China / Asia, and those countries investors are actually coming more to the US to look for RE these days.

@Tim James  I suspect you can find some pretty good deals in the Roseburg area and not have to go clear cross the country.  

We like a low entry point with room for growth but low crime and good public schooling and family friendly things (parks,waterways, bicycle and running paths etc).

I think part of the reason has to do with the fact that the numbers here are so much bigger than most of the country.

I suggest you post the owners city, country and zipcode so some local investor may offer to visit the address to relay the information.

If someone can direct me in the right path id appreciate it very much and when i am a experieced investor i promise to help from what i know to biggerpockets!!

Here are some things about Houston People do not know about.Last year+23,600 jobs (.088%) Growth in Jobs not loss2nd largest exporting port in the world, for every ship that comes in 2 go out2 international airports in Houston2 of the largest airlines in the world Hub'ed out of Houston (Southwest and United Airlines)Largest medical facility in the world (If it was its own city it would be the 16th largest city in the country)Fastest growing population in the countryTexas is the 10th most business tax friendly state in the country and if it were to not charge a franchise tax it would be #1.205,000 Non-Owner occupied homes in Houston1 out of every 4 people in Houston rentsIn a down economy the rental market goes crazy because when these people lose their jobs they become renters which drives up the rent pricesHope this helps clarify the Houston market 

I know this is local to the market, but I came across an owner finance deal on Craigslist.House in the country, .5 acre, 3 bd, 2 ba 1700 sq ft.Listed at 499,000.

If so that's really unfortunate and I would suggest moving to a different part of the country. 

She lives out of the country.