I would highly recommend doing something like this.

To find places with high rental demand, good economic circumstances, and room to develop, conduct in-depth market research.Examine your alternatives for financing, including conventional mortgages, private lenders, FHA, VA, and partnership loans.

On Bigger pockets we cant self promote ourselves (its against the rules)To help you in your search: be sure to find an accountant who is willing to grow with you, and is not too high priced fee-wise.

FULL disclosure this next rental will not profit me much because of the high-interest rates but I want to keep it long term even If i am breaking even per month.

All have very high appreciation right now. 

These properties are owned together with Lavatube Capital,a husband-and-wife team touting high-growth low risk returns and Lane Kawaoka, a real estate podcaster.Proudliving is a New Jersey based “owner and manager of real estate” which like other entities mentioned abovetakes funds from accredited retail investors to invest in the multi-family area.

When I first considered buying in the US I considered North Chicago as I know and like it but I'm aware of the high property taxes and question the longevity of the market there with a declining population and all that.I live overseas currently so any purchase will be remote for me and I will get it managed, I may never even see the place so I'm quite open to where I could buy.I wanted some thoughts on the best places to invest?

I highly recommend that you tune in to the BiggerPockets Podcast and connect with the local lenders and brokers.

If you can make it cash-flow with the included low rents and high turnover then go for it! 

You need high occupancy for office which in today's market is not always the case.5-8 units you can get 30 year terms.