Here it would be 25% down ($275k)A balance of $825k at 7% (or higher) $5,490/mo, figure $250/mo insurance, $500/mo property taxes $6,250/mo. 

If my husband and I were to start over again we would buy higher quality assets and not be focused on immediate cash flow and unit count like we were when we started this after exiting a fairly decent sized small business.

Cleveland will have a lower cost of entry and higher cashflow, Columbus a higher cost of entry but probably a good mix of cash flow and appreciation.

The downside is they usually come with higher interest rates and shorter loan terms.Partnerships or Co-signers: If your husband or a trusted partner has U.S. legal status and credit history, they might be able to co-sign or help with financing.Cash Purchases: Since you have savings in Canada, you might consider using that for your first property, especially for a smaller rehab project.Foreign National Loans: Some lenders specialize in providing loans for foreign nationals.

But section 8 is the way to go, higher rents + more security.

Obviously you are making an effort to understand this, and maybe you can find out what you need to, but the risks are higher for sure out of country.

The electric bill is also high, it is a little higher allocation than the propane.  

I do fear your cost may be higher than you predict and may result in a property tax increase.good luck

I don’t know of any other opportunity where you can net $10-20K (in some cases even higher) per month on a single residential property.There’s usually plenty of room to bring investors in and everyone involved still win, even in todays higher interest rate environment.Financially, residential assisted living is usually a more cost effective option for families than alternatives.

As a point of clarification, DSCR loans don't require a higher down payment than conventional, they just have different underwriting criteria and less concern on your personal financial situation.