If you do a construction loan, I would recommend Jason Chambers at United Federal Credit Union (I can send contact info) and Patrick Blackburn at Movement Bank (I can send you info).

Also, I had no credit score here in the US, so it was difficult to get a loan.

Currently you need GOOD CREDIT (or have a partner who does) - 720+ mid-score is ideal4.

What's the lowest credit score you will allow?

Also find out how to file a judgement for outstanding rent-you'll likely never see the money, but if you can get it attached to his credit score, that would be good.

P.S, I'm not a US citizen/resident, don't have a credit score, and plan to manage my operations remotely if that matters.

There are some lenders who have strict overlays and that may hurt them if they go through a smaller lender or credit union. 

@Nicholas Owens try AmeriCU credit union outside of Syracuse.

I would suggest talking to your local credit unions.

My credit union account shows the following entry:: "Withdrawal RT # NOT DEFINED [TENANT'S NAME HERE] 6060, -$1950.00." indicating that the deposit of the tenant's rent check #6060 in the amount of $1950.00 was reversed, resulting in a debit to my account of that amount.