Just recognize that being out of state increases your risk. 

Hello and thank you in advance.If a rental property is put into a land trust with an LLC as trustee, where you own the LLC 100%, and want to put the LLC as a named insured on the rental property insurance, there are some insurance company's that allow it and some that don't claiming too much risk.

As to how to value these businesses, you have to research it and might want to hire professionals to get proper advice.Risks are the same as in the US + political and foreign exchange risk.

When should flippers take the risk and purchase a property sight unseen ? 

I would want to dive deeper into those metrics to identify its drivers and determine if your wellness retreat vision would be a good fit.

I agree, misunderstood and thought Fay also bought the loan as well - if easy street is the lender of record then yes the lender is at the end of the day responsible.

I think the deal has plenty of upside potential, but what risk premium do I use if 1) I can't see inside the home and 2) it's occupied.

Although I like to mention to folks buy the best properties you can afford those will serve you well throughout a 10 to 20 year hold period. 

Well said, as usual, regarding the risk and risk control of REI. 

Risk AssessmentBanks evaluate you, the borrower, not just the building.