Readers should seek professional advice.

I recommend working with a professional to help alleviate that stress and get the grant pushed through.

If your spouse qualifies for the Real Estate Professional status, then it will cover both of you.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

do you have a professional representing you?  

Invest in professional photography, look at other MTRs in your space that are listed at the price you want and are rated well and see how they staged the property.

My first attempts to get a loan ended in some pretty humbling experiences (getting laughed out of a couple of banks due to zero credit history).Fast forward to today, and after building up some credit, a stronger W-2, and a solid professional background, I’m finally back in West Palm Beach, Florida, looking to make my first deal happen.

It is important that you hire professionals who have experience working with foreign investors.

The agent can also recommend professionals to help you assess your costs before you offer or during an inspection contingency.

Readers should seek professional advice.