If you were a ultra conservative individual you would not be asking, you would be paying them off to hoard your cash.

Not just setting up an MLS search for REO properties, but finding individual listings that are undervalued and sending them to me with an ARV estimate (bonus points if they include comps to support the ARV).Turn Around Time - I want to work with a Realtor who can get offers written and back to me to sign ASAP.  

The red X is probably the firefighter symbol that means the building is vacant and unsafe to enter.

What I'm really trying to figure out is whether I'll be able to buy this property after it's entered into the collection/auction process with this third party lawyer. 

He will knock before entering; have your dogs crated or closed in a room that will not be impacted by your maintenance request.

As an individual occurrence I would probably have the tenant document the event on paper in their own words, have them sign and date it, then replace the item.  

They are also difficult to systems to enter for first time owners. 

My initial hope was to invest in Canada to avoid complicated tax scenarios, but I know members of the BP community have had good success with cross border investing as long as it's structured correctly.I'm looking to work at least 1 more year overseas, but I'd like to start transitioning into investing over the next 12 months if possible to do so from abroad.I'm really excited to enter into this exciting industry, and hopefully work with some of the great real estate minds here on BP!

This question does not have an answer and if you can't differentiate between them when analyzing individually you probably aren't ready to give them money

And you have no credit score.Once your business has established income, credit, and assets, the banks will start to lend to the company with less focus on the individuals who own the company.