For the bottom of the commercial market, properties not deemed worthy of Loopnet, a lot of driving around, using Cagis or similar GIS databases to get owners' name and addresses, and putting notes and business cards in doors is an alternative to Loopnet (I don't know about Crexi).

Financed the rehab with zero percent interest credit card How did you add value to the deal?

They have study guides, practice exams, flash cards, and much more.

He does have an ITIN number, recently opened up an Amex card in the States to start building credit history, and has an LLC and a US address.

They have excellent payment history, and their credit can be explained with a history of opening several credit cards and a brief period during covid with a few missed payments.  

Some lenders can do foreign nationals, but most are able to lend to green cards and most visa-type holders.

I have attorneys who only charge $500-$650 for handling seller's side, but once you add in the state and local transfer tax, transportation fund fee, prorated real estate taxes, stormwater, courier, etc., it adds up. 

Ask if they take debit cards and credit cards or must you write a check, The way I am comfortable with paying is payment for the job x amount, payment for the decorations according to a gross budget for everything, as they are purchased vs giving a pool of money to draw from.

Close to public transport, very family friendly, etc. 

There is a reason credit card rates are 20-30%...