As others said out of state can be more challenging based on location but local or out of state both can be done. 

@Jefferson Black- thanks - I am not aware of any lender that  will do a loan on an INV  manuf home property ...you might contact the local small to mid size credit unions and banks in your area ...you also might try the bank that you have  funds deposited at - good luck

We have a decent amount of cash to be able to invest so I'm trying to figure out what kinds of investment strategies local RE experts in Spain are doing.

This was a local buyer.  

One of the key challenges I’m facing is understanding the financing options available to someone without Canadian residency or a local credit history.From my research, it seems that a 35% down payment is often required, with interest rates around 7.5-8.5% for non-residents.

Wait until it's close to the end of his lease (know what the law requires) and then give him notice that you will not renew.

2) Local RE meetups.

Unique neighborhood and product within local market.

I only know a few local realtors/ property managers I’m going to meet with them this week to ask more questions. 

Is the washer price set higher then the local laundromat and are the dryers priced lower?