Reducing risk requires at least some time spent in research and involvement in a deal.There are many other things you learn along the way as well. 

Getting a well performing quad would be great to season for 4 years. 

A tenant living in a 100 year old called board of health for drafting windows (never called us first) and BOH made us replace them within 30 days, well custom windows take longer than that to make so we got fined.

There is a ton of info on this site, as well as a meet up that others have mentioned.  

Incidentally, I cancelled last year when it auto renewed as well - I guess I've got to completely delete my profile and close the attached credit card for a cancellation to stick?

this works well if the tenant is a national user or multi unit operator who has built these buildings many times. 

I have a few areas in mind that would appreciate nicely as well in the Phoenix/Scottsdale/Tempe areas. 

It's that simple.Doesn't hurt to have real hardwood floors and A/C as well.

They will likely require you obtain your real estate license, but since you are open to pursuing further education then it might work well.

If not, you'll likely need to sign at the US consulate/embassy... and those appointments often need to be scheduled well in advance.