I admire your spirit and outside-the-box thinking my friend.

For instance, a friend of mine transitioned into the BTR market in Austin, Texas, after noticing consistent rental growth.

Most foreign buyers are high net worth individuals who want to park their money there in a safe haven and they don't need BP.No restrictions apply to American buyers in the countries they'd generally want to buy, including those mentioned by Federico and many other popular countries.When it comes to Spain specifically, some more conservative banks will ask you for a 40% downpayment (that would be the maximum) but that isn't the rule.

My wife's friend's husband is a handyman who has a lot of experience.

I am experiencing the same issue and I have professional photos, using a reputable real estate broker, and in a very rental friendly market.

It could’ve just be my personality, but I always felt a little reluctant to be extra friendly if the other side did not reciprocate.

Even though you’re not fond of DSCR loans, it might serve as a bridge to free up your line of credit for quicker flip-and-reno opportunities.I remember years ago, a close friend of mine was in a nearly identical situation.. from what I read in Forbes, he ended up with zero wiggle room each month.

Best decision I've ever made. 4-6% average annual appreciation rate, stable job growth, population growth, drivable to the Bay Area, close to Lake Tahoe, no state income tax, 4th lowest property taxes in the Nation, much more landlord friendly than CA, land constrained meaning limited supply, etc. 

Then split bottom line 50/50 with the partner (individual) after all other expenses are paid.

I think my next moves may be an out of state duplex and/or a local flip with a realtor friend of mine who has some experience doing it.