Hacienda Ranches

I am having difficulty translating the word "absentee" any advice?
At this period constitute the first two properties absentee agricultural on the island: The Finance of Colombia, owned by Don Dalio Galera, south of the Island and Rancho Buena Vista, south west of the island against the estate. My translation: During this period, two of the absent land first (absentee) property on the island are formed: the ownership of Colombia, owned by Don Dalio Galera, located south of the island and the Buena Vista ranch, southwest of the island with a farm in front.
= Absentee absentee landlords or absentee landlords Translation "… the first two properties owned land of absentee landlords were established on the island:"
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