Some finance companies specialize in offering mortgages to foreigners.

Maybe it might be different in your market, but at least here in CA, no real estate agent is going to refer  a client slow poke big bank unless it’s specialized bank offering a specific program that caters to the needs to the borrower.  

As a property manager who has been around a lot of construction and hundreds or thousands of home inspections over the years, the buyer is generally pretty prepared for the home inspection.Home Inspectors go deeper into almost every area and are worth their money in the end, almost every time.Buyers often look at houses online, and many times, I go to the property for them to provide what I refer to as "The Rest of the Story."

I own a brokerage in South Bend that specializes in working with investors and building their team.

Dang, this is a good one and I don't have a great answer but I would look at lenders who specialize in commercial or portfolio loans.

I recommend finding a tax strategist who specializes in real estate taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

If you are not super handy, I would suggest getting on YouTube to prepare yourself, or pass on older properties.  

My order goes like this.1: Front of House (unless there is an extra special feature. think a Plane Jane house with a chef kitchen or over-the-top pool and patio area)2-5: Highlights of the best features of the house.

The special allowance for active real estate losses is up to $25,000 in otherwise disallowed (passive) losses, and the modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) phase out range is $100,000-$150,000.

I would get legal advise from a lawyer who specializes in residential dupage evictions.