Prove yourself, and they will want to return the favor.

I recall reading about it in CNBC...The quest for solid returns in our current market might feel daunting with interest rates where they are, but the good news is.. if you find the right deal and set clear criteria.. like a minimum cash flow target, or a plan for eventual refinancing.. your numbers can still work out.

Equity paydown and modest appreciation would result in a small profit; not enough to justify a non passive investment but i will own a killer cabin.  

HUD and Agency financing is another beast compared to conventional or non-bank lending (Secondary Market).

From my understanding doesn't seem as though it would pass through, rather the fund would benefit and therefore returns would be better.

ST rentals are much more profitable and command cash flows are often higher than in the US if you buy the right property in the right market.As an international investor, I find Ladislas Maurice interesting but there are different types of international investors and most international investors I know wouldn't go through the hassle of what he does for the kind of returns that he gets.

Non-locals with money moving here.  

Neither path was completely hands-off, but the returns turned out higher than we initially expected (despite all the lumps and bumps along the way).As for Lakeland, I think @Andrew Haley's observations about mobile homes are spot on.

I would probably start by analyzing the current returns you are getting on the 13 properties.

The property was leased for $2,150 per month.Refinance and Return on InvestmentAfter a stabilization period of 6 months, the property was refinanced to leverage the increased value created through renovations.