A moderate 80s update in Houston may not match Indy, so leaning on someone who knows the local buyer pool can save a lot of back and forth.All the best,Johnny

I don't understand how you can't track them down.You could stop paying HOA dues, and that will force them to contact you.As for the PM, I would instruct them to hold off on painting until the termite issue is resolved, which includes providing you with contact information of the HOA board.

This will save you on subscription costs.If you want to discuss any of this further, I'm happy to answer questions and help walk you through it.Best of luck!

Often there is a process to withhold rent and deposit it with the court until the issue is resolved.

The more lead credits you purchase at once the more you save.

@Ben Cochran I hope you have factored STR tax savings into your cashflow and ROI as it can be significant.

The more money you save, the lower your monthly payment because the more you can put down.This is really great advice....some of the best. 

PropStream has a really awesome driving for dollars app that allows you to save properties that you driveby and then export the list when you get home.

The downside is they usually come with higher interest rates and shorter loan terms.Partnerships or Co-signers: If your husband or a trusted partner has U.S. legal status and credit history, they might be able to co-sign or help with financing.Cash Purchases: Since you have savings in Canada, you might consider using that for your first property, especially for a smaller rehab project.Foreign National Loans: Some lenders specialize in providing loans for foreign nationals.

Quote from @Eli Ling: thank you, what do you think of this email:I understand your concern about the ceiling leak and your assumption that it might be coming from my apartment.Since we both want to resolve this issue, I suggest contacting the HOA to involve a neutral third party who can determine the actual source of the leak.