I have a US credit score, US bank accounts and some US-based income, but my paychecks are not.

For instance, if the neighboring unit has a shut-in chain-smoker, or the house has railroad tracks behind it, it is definitely better to let a lead know and lose them than to not disclose, upset them and lose them (after they leave a nasty review).I'd agree with Jonathan that even late complaints need to be taken seriously, and barring some obvious malfeasance, I would just take the word of the resident and fix the issue.

First of all I put my acceptance criteria clearly in the ad: minimum credit score (enter X amount, 620 is what I use),income 2-3x rent, good rental history, references, no evictions, acceptance dependent upon background check and employment verification, pet policy, desired lease term, etc. so that people will hopefully read that and not come to the open house if they know they won’t qualify.

Can you give a little more insight on your credit?

Also, are there any recommended way to keep track of the rehab projects in long distance?  

With middle 700 credit scores you can push your rate into the mid 6s today.

I have a priority credit line on my brokerage account that is now > 1% lower interest rate than my mortgage.

Also having a higher proportion of revenue generated through the residential component of the building does make financing easier. (3) The exception to the 80% rule I abide by is when the commercial space is leased to a credit tenant with a proven & sustainable business  or where the space presents the opportunity to attract a neighborhood amenity F&B operator (this is most beneficial in instances where you have a larger localized portfolio where these commercial tenants can positively impact the value of your overall residential portfolio).

I don't have a proven track record yet so I need a sponsor who does and can get great financing from the banks

Looking into different mortgage options, including FHA or conventional loans, and weigh the pros and cons of tapping into your 401kYou’re on a great track, looking forward to hearing more about your journey!