I know the Spanish market isn’t as strong as the states or Boston, but since I see myself being Spain longterm I have trouble starting in Boston earlier if I’m not going to be there physically from the get go.

You might start by finding a property management company that specializes in MTRs and ask them if they know of any Realtors who understand this niche.

I want to branch off from being an employee to starting my own portfolio of residential managed properties.

It's a great way to get started. 

I am not delusional about the amount of work this will take but I am extremely excited to be starting.

Hello all,  I've been saving up for a few months because I'd like to start flipping houses.  

Start by reading "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing" by David Greene.

Since there is no "Rehabbing" catagory, BP, wink, wink, i figured i would start here. 

Found out later that this was this GC's MO to undercut everyone's bid, then make back the money and then some with change orders after the project had started. 

I'm constantly going back and forth on if I should start building again so I understand your dilemma.