However, this contrasts with Redfin's data, which suggests a price decrease from $275,000 in September to $270,000 in October.

I will be working with a property manager. b - Decent price to rent ratio ( not 1% however with the market shifting could be close within the next 6-24 months).c - Lots of renters in these neighborhoods - helps decrease vacancies. d- Decent public high schools in some areas - more likely to attract families ( longer occupation periods). 2 - Age of homes - generally built within the last 60 a - Opportunity for cosmetic renovations - easier entry to the BRRRR methodb - Not as likely for expensive repairs or structural issues ( I would walk away regardless should it show up in the inspection). 

I could have spent 20k less and have done it myself, but this was during covid so I wanted to decrease my chances of getting it, so I decided to stay in as much as I could and have them take care of it all.

Your leverage will be decreased due to the foreign national component for sure, unless you can of course find a partner in states to credit qualify.

There have been people renting after selling waiting for prices to calm and rates to decrease.

However, as we get closer to the Hollydays prices decrease due to the decrease of buyers. 

When you buy the buildings it is like buying a small business that you can add value to by increasing the income and decreasing the expenses, and that effects the value of the building/business.

Right now it is still a sellers market but the trend for supply is increasing and the trend for demand is decreasing.  

Decrease your expenses3.

One concern I have is the possible decrease in rental value for the main house and the risk of losing quality tenants.