I have time and money to invest, it's just that I am not physically able to spend large amounts of  time in the US.   

Sounds like your original plan of HELOC, buy fixer-upper in cash, fix it, refinance out, and take your money and go do it again elsewhere is the best bet for your situation and timeline.

The high maintenance fees do not bother me as long as those high maintenance fees keep special assessments away(Ceasar you knowing that area I am betting you would know more about that then I would).  

I bet it's hard to find all that for a fair price, since you told me that everyone is licensed!

Otherwise asking neighbors is your best bet.

You can bet your butt for 5k they get out!

As far as mailing address, your best bet is the county's tax assessor's website. 

FHA requires that you physically occupy the house (or just one of the units if there is more than one) for at least one year.

Rentals) as the taxes are paid by escrow or the due dates are the same (or practically) every year and there's a few different ways to find out what how much the tax bill ill and to pay it without physically holding the bill in your hand/possession. 

If so, I bet there are a lot of folks on BP who would hit you up for help. :)