There are a lot of septic systems, which can be a blessing and a curse.

I feel like I've created the right networks and systems so that the next part - the transactions - will naturally start to fall into place when II know a lot of newbies are wondering - How do I Get Started? 

All that being said, I tend to prefer to look at the actual cash sales data in the MLS or tax records versus going off of what people tell me.

I personally do not like regular office as it is very easy for a tenant to leave a space in one night versus a built out retail space that can make it difficult to relocate and expensive.90% plus of retail closings last year were furniture and clothing related stores.

However, there are many other things to consider when taking money into a new country.I personally have considered most of the bigger cities in europe and have found that the main thing to consider is the currency of the target area versus where you are.As an example, norways economy is largely driven by oil and with todays oilprices the currency here is very weak.

@Jeff BrowerHow then does one go about "using" the system?

My research says I could go higher on rent and still not be at the area top for the quality of the unit, plus it includes W/D and alarm system with monitoring.

Start learning your local markets to get a feel for expensive versus cheap areas and learn how to evaluate property values. 

Transparency and having a seamless and established system of contracting and closing are key to making the agent feel comfortable working with you.

My primary residence was just on the "cusp" of this change and I decided to have the entire system replaced.