Obviously, it is less than ideal as I will not be able to physically look at every property I am interested in, and not to mention the challenge of trying to get financing while living/working abroad. 

Not ideal, but they will want to see things in person. 

Ideally I would like it to be in a good/safe area with access to transportation into the city.

I have yet to find any multifamily units in that area although that is my ideal strategy if I can find them.

Ideally with trusted, quality property managers in place.

Ideally, you would have had an inspection contingency on that contract you signed.

You may be able to sneak some work by but it's not ideal.

Ideally in the mountain west or pacific northwest.

Ideally, your assignment fee will be at least $5,000 making your de facto hourly rate $192.However, this number assumes a vast array of independent variables, each of which have their own set of independent variables.

Ideally you should have money coming in from RE and some cash reserves set aside before you quit.Good LuckDerek Dombeck