But that leaves me asking: If the Indonesian government indeed doesn't want foreigners to own/control land in the country, why would they allow for such an obvious loophole?

It will be my first rental in Michigan. 

Any list you can pull for a few bucks has already been hammered by hordes of investors before you.Not saying this way can't work, but I recommend a different path...I prefer to focus on sellers who have a reason to sell but who require some effort and skill to identify.My favorites are #TiredLandlords, namely owners who have filed an eviction lawsuit against their non-paying tenants.Many of these folks are through being in the rental business and are open to hearing about a way out.Even better, #TiredLandlords are ideal candidates for seller financing, since they don't need the sale proceeds to buy another house, PLUS they are already conditioned to receiving monthly payments over a period of time.

I find that if you look long and hard, even an unreasonable guest review usually has a modicum of truth to it.  

That’s not being an “unhelpful agent,” just more efficient.

Partner Driven saw an excellent opportunity in the Morgan St property due to its low purchase price of $60,000 and the potential to add significant value with renovations.

It's a job, not an investment.Real wealth is built by holding property for a long time.If you save $6,000 a month, that's over $60,000 available to invest in one year, with a little held in reserve for emergency maintenance issues.

DISCLAIMER: I am not an attorney and this is not legal advice!

I let an expert file my taxes and I sleep better. 

People wouldn't believe how many deals are lost at what I call the "decision phase" where a lead from an offline marketing campaign goes to research you, and doesn't find good credibility online (which includes the website).