If you can't manage what you currently have, you won't manage additional income from investments.

Lauren Passive pockets is a great place to look.

I'm trying to Figure out how to make this potential deal work.Seller wants to sell but not right away because they still use the house for some income. 

My income doesn’t show itself as being very high, but I have a relatively large amount of cash to put down.

Account Closed said, income and assets are the only "hassle" with a conventional loan.

Quote from @Jacob Sherman: you can utilize no income no doc construction loans . fund 50% of the land 100% of construction upto 65% ARV .

In that situation, I personally would not be investing in direct real estate at all.If I wanted exposure to a foreign real estate market, I would invest passively and hire a manager that has years more experience than I could ever hope to gain, and whose job is to supervise and watch everything and make sure that it goes well.Just my $0.02.And whatever you decide to do: good luck.

I'm looking to make this part of the retirement stream of income rather than an effort to accumulate multiple properties.

., retirees, dual-income households, or tenants relocating for work) may reduce risk.Stay Up to Date on Landlord-Tenant Laws: Understanding your rights and obligations can help you navigate issues more effectively if they arise.That said, if the potential risks are keeping you up at night and the financial pressure of an eviction would be too much, selling may still be the best option for peace of mind.

His credit score is fine but his income is showing too low to get the loan, so I though maybe I could use my HELOC to make the purchase and do a Lease to Own.