The biggest lenders are not going to prioritize someone sending a deal here and there.

Why would you want to double down on the biggest risk involved with real estate, liquidity risk?

Trusting someone is my biggest obstacle. - I need to feel more confident that I know what I'm looking for.I'm sure there are tons of people who have successfully invested from overseas - SO KEEP THE REPLIES COMING SO WE CAN ALL LEARN MORE FROM YOUR SUCCESSES (and mistakes - gotta learn from the mistakes too).My challenge is to really know what I'm looking for. -

Seems like the biggest risk are potential future special assessments, which could be for immediate need vs future projects. 

From outside, that would be my biggest concern with them.

My brother and I purchased a home 18 months ago in which the seller wrote us a fixed 4.5%, 5-year mortgage note as an incentive for a quick closing.

The biggest point is how much more the lots sell for.Never having dealt with HOAs, I am neutral on the subject.

I am not too kin to pay it all before the renovation work has been completed and have negotiated to keep 15% to be paid when renovation work has been completed, so that the seller has an incentive to complete the work adequately.

We recommend starting with your primary, as it usually gives you the biggest line, and has a slightly lower rate.

The biggest impact could be in the negative PR though, as sometimes perception becomes reality, factual or not.