Could you file an eviction notice on a single mom with 2 young children because she cant pay the rent Then being a landlord isnt worth it .Its a business plain and simple 

I would love to network with other investors of all levels of expertise and possibly find someone who I can partner up with and provide assistance to in their own business in some way in exchange for gaining knowledge and hands-on experience.Whether your new or seasoned please feel free to reach out.

The simple answer is: it's market dependent. 

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

to make any money at this unless your a very large vertically integrated reseller of recreational land and can carry all your own paper.. there are a handful of these companies in the US>.  

I think non appreciating rentals is a very long generational investment.. get them paid for keep them for even hand them down at stepped up basis to your kids.. or 1031 at some time down the track..  

Given my planning, it should be really simple (if I don't have to pay tax in Malta, there should be no complication with tax treaties).

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

I can tel you it is not as simple as pay the back taxes and you become the owner. 

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.