Incidentally, what I posted is how home loans work in most countries on the planet, the kiddy-glove 30YF is the exception globally, not the norm.For a new and inexperienced developer, banks don't currently have appetite, so model your numbers on a hard money loan at 12% to 15% (I do not offer these).

Look at laws passed in your city/state/country since it was written and see if it’s still 100% legal.

Looking for ideas on how I should think about structuring such an arrangement.Reventure has suggested that Connecticut is the best market in the country for investing in flips.

Why not keep buying out-of-state in other areas of the country where properties are still relatively cheap but still appreciating a ton. 

Yes the country Panama.

The city area is an obvious focus but there is hidden value in exploring the country.

Utah is a pretty unique place compared to the rest of the country so its not always easy to say "yes you should sell" or "no you should hold". 

It also seems to be more common in some areas of the country more than others (due to much older construction in the region, higher exposure to harsher climates, older electrical and plumbing running through the home, etc.).

Latin AmericaThere are several countries that would work but Mexico beats all of them hands down.

In Panama city, or smaller towns in the country.