Hi Michelle, A general help on strategy read my paper on buying rentals, linked off my profile 1st paragraph, How To buy a bullet proof rental portfolio.A 2nd help is if you are serious about setting up a system, team and set of local peers, you should consider joining the local REIA that I ended up choosing for all my local support, contractor referals, legal helps etc.   

Focus on creating your team that aligns with your goals.

I am looking to establish an extended team of people, CPA, Attorney, Lendor, Handyman etc... 

Some even have dedicated dog run areas.

@Chris Rassam build relationships with syndicators, ask to be on their investor list to receive investment opportunities, evaluate the deals, and invest in the ones you like and with the sponsorship teams you like the most. 

@Roy Gottesdiener I would say setting up the right team is essential for your success or failure.

Good Morning...Today is Tuesday and being much like any other typical day in the real estate investment biz my mind is focused on what I can bring to my team in terms of work output, creating new leads and overall productivity.

Basically do your DD on the RE and your team. 

Secondly, as you stated, you do not have a team on the ground there.

One thing for sure, everyone will agree that finding the right people/team is more difficult than finding an investment property.My criteria for buying investment property is simple: Single family home In a B+/A type of neighborhood in a ready to move in condition.