But I get it when you have that tenant dynamic IE limited income basically lowest earners in the country its a tough group to corral for many many reasons..

The more I talk to investors in other parts of the country the more it seems clear that this is the Achilles heel of New England: too short a tourist season.

Not ideal, but was in another country and work is crazy.Aiming to have solid capital set aside to invest in a first time loan by early next year. 

Best of luck with whichever path you choose!

Our speaker owns a design firm and runs several STR's across the country, so I'm excited to hear her present! 

I'm not aware of anyone in the US who will lend against collateral in a foreign country (not saying there aren't, I just don't know of any).

We have one of the largest small multifamily pools in the country. 

The exporting countries aren't paying anything. 

You want investors who can help you and telling you where to invest when you are allegedly open to the whole country is impossible.Make a list of places you have a competitive advantage (where you've lived, where your friends and family live, and places you have been that you loved) and then use a list from Dave Meyer or someone else who crunches the data and see where there is overlap.

Berkadia is #1 Freddie Mac Optigo, #2 Fannie Mae DUS , and #1 HUD/FHA multifamily lender in the country with 50+ life company correspondent lending relationships.