For example, recently I met with a representative of a self-storage REIT with a hands-off approach and where the annual returns range from 8-25% depending on what stage of the project you get in on and they pay their investors first. 

Here is rounded numbers but ideal for my clients I represent as their realtor.

@rickernst  the $1500 limit is only for LLC or Corp that is not represented by an attorney in Indiana.

The euro, for example, is extremely strong against the USD.The recent (on the mend) weakness of currencies like the Brazilian reais or the Colombian peso and others represent a huge opportunity for astute investors.

We’re just starting out and don’t have anything to sell, but want to make sure we’re building something that actually helps.I’ve experienced both struggles representing renters as an agent and managing my own property, but I am struggling with understanding the experience of other property managers.

Because there may be different laws for how you are represented, you may live where they do title transfers, you may live where there are inspections, permits, housing authorities, financing rules, I may not be able to help you but if you tell this forum what state and city you are looking at there may be someone familiar with your local process.

If the property were listed, the agent would be representing the seller and not you anyways, so you can definitely do this.

You'll have to negotiate with the PR when the PR has Letters of administration issued by the court.The title company will need proof that they represent the estate and and the date of qualification @Luis Alvarez

Do you think the Sellers agent will represent your or just facilitate the transaction? 

The shortened version is this--college slumlord fools dumb college kids to pay an exuberant amount per person as a security deposit, landlord does not return said security deposit regardless of the condition of the property and video/photo evidence we have, we sue him...battle him in court for 13 months, we win in small claims court representing ourselves and garnish his bank account.