I feel it has helped me in some aspects of what I do but I also learned a lot from experience.

I'm thinking of getting back to some sort of work, but not corporate - more of a public service aspect.

What should I look for/avoid?

This avoids duplication of closing and financing related costs, creating a win-win situation.Thanks,Z

I have been offered some valuable lessons here, and I will try to squeeze some gems from this “long, strange trip.â€From a spiritual point of view, a particular challenge in being a landlord is that often, I find myself upset with someone: Either because I’m being told a lie to avoid payment of rent or because someone is treating my property in a disrespectful way.

However, we've only covered the time aspect of the equation at this point.

Those are just two examples, but they are huge aspects of what can cost a lot of money in a prospective house.

If they leave the tenant there, they at least collect some rent, and maybe avoid some of those costs.

Only charges 1% but your end buyer should have conventional financing to avoid seasoning issues.Cora

The lender will want a personal guarantee but since you are NOT a US citizen their risk goes up and your chances of getting the loan go down.You may or may not be able to prove to the lender the property cash flows well and in all aspects is a great deal.