If you consistently analyze properties, it will be much easier to recognize a good deal when it shows up.

Lastly, you have the evaluate the consistency in the HOA management.

I'd rather buy and hold, as my portfolio has been growing consistently over the last few years, but the cash after flipping that I could bank and stay patient for better BRRRR conditions is awfully attractive.

This might be a long shot but have you considered moving into the duplex?

If you have the down payment money and other money to make the deals happen it might be a good opportunity.If you're investment money is not there, it might be smart to focus on getting that squared away.Know how much you will need to make the deals happen you will be coached on.Zero down seems like a longer shot to happen than 25% down with needed operating capital and reserves.Meaning the student with the adequate investment money is probably going to have a much easier time of it.It involves you too, some people are just not very coachable. 

(Again--this is WAY outside my area of expertise, and I don't know anything about the legal aspects of sales to a buyer outside the US, so it's just a total shot in the dark).  ...but I'm interested to hear your take on it...Good luck out there!

If you're consistently hitting those upper 70% occupation rates, you have nothing to worry about. 

But since you are visiting family located there why not give a shot.

Sometimes they change, some are very consistently sought after, so stay on your toes.

You can purchase single family or duplex homes in the "hood" for $35-40k per door, Spend $25-35K rehabbing and collect a healthy rent of $1,100-$1,300 per month consistently.