That said, I'm grateful for the alternatives you present--you're keeping the bottom line in mind, so I appreciate your help in exploring options that achieve the bottom line for the investors. 

I did not attend the 3 day class, but purchased the self paced virtual version with the mind set that even if I only learned the how, it would be worth the spend long term.

But you have to ask proactively, and be mindful of how long you stay in forbearance to avoid long-term credit issues.🔹 Insurance Challenges – Even when insurance pays, it rarely covers the actual cost to completely rebuild.

Everything went really well except for the fact that they sold the loan to a hedge fund before closing and the hedge fund's fees were added to the loanguys fees and it all added up quite a bit so I changed my mind at the closing table and used a private lender that is friends with the closing attorney. 

Keep in mind all you'd have from this is a video of yourself getting robbed.

Patiently waiting to hear from the great minds here.

Keep in mind that this comes with high turnover, and (often) students who will beat the hell out of the property!

You will get plenty of offers but bear in mind you'll need a lot more cash to pay off the mortgage and walk away with dollars at closing.

Save...it takes a lot more money than most new investors believe (don't drink the Kool-aid that you can get in cheap) and residing outside the US will be seen as a substantial risk to most lenders which will limit your financing options. 

., index funds or REITs) could make sense, especially since you may need the capital for a future primary home.Keep in mind factors like potential future appreciation in Scottsdale, tax implications of selling, and the reliability of tenants if you hold.