Hi Chris, there are several options you could consider, but it would all be based on your risk tolerance. 

Hey Jimmy, I'm not a lender but have a few good ones I can connect you with to discuss your options.

Hi Garry,To ensure your safety, it is highly recommended to visit areavibes.com and select the "See more crime data" option.

If you’re looking for DIY options, PropStream and DealMachine can give you some lien info, but they may not always be 100% accurate or up-to-date.For Central Ohio, check with the county recorder’s office or clerk of courts for lien and judgment records.

@Matthew Posteraro I'm a big fan of starting with the 5% options. 

(Auctions and foreclosures can also provide great leads.)With $20K, hard money loans are a practical option, as they emphasize a property’s ARV over your financial history.

Home 1 is ideal for a fix-and-flip loan to fund the remaining $90K, which I can help you evaluate options.

It's a good time to review markets, but living in China there are a lot of other closer, international markets that could be options as well.

I’ve done a couple of fix-and-flip projects in the past using a hard money lender (HML), which has its pros and cons.I’m currently looking at a couple more properties and trying to decide if I should go with an HML again or explore other financing options.

I have never invested in syndication.I understand diversification in different asset class (precious metals, real estate stocks etc).