She stayed one year and left the house identical to move-in.

They are nearly identical to wholesalers except they put their money where their mouth is.Another thing to consider:  whenever i start working with a real estate investor, be it a +100 deals/year flipping company, a seasoned vet or a beginner, i always ask where they've gotten their deals before.  

Example: 2 identical properties have the exact same gross rents of $100K. 

My current property is thru a portfolio lender, and my terms are pretty much identical to what you stated.  

You will be required to to sign an "identity of interest" statement that looks like this:"I hereby certify to the Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD) and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, that I/We do not have anidentity-of-interest with the seller of the property.

If you believe in the deal, another tact would be to network with other Israelis investors with cash to back you with.  

Either of the following identity can be accepted: International Passport, Driver's License, Company ID or any Government issued valid ID.

What I'm getting at is if there are two identical houses one offering 3% and one offering 2.5% as an agent I'm going to favor the 3% right.... it's all coming from the seller's pocket.

Susan, Here are a few additional items you might consider adding to your list...It's important to remember that the exit checklist is nearly identical to the entry check list.

Added a bathroom in the basement and moved my room down there.I haven't done a lot of research in Brantford yet, but just from checking MLS every few days for the past year now, I've noticed places identical to mine selling for 25-35k more than what I purchased it for.