They actually came out and cut samples from the carpet and had an investigator interview us (we were not even in the country when this took place).  

These types of programs have been struck down in multiple parts of the country in court for that very reason.

Yes. https://www.meetup.com/north-country-real-estate-investing-c...

We have a clear path to financial freedom and we are running towards it. 

Syndications won’t work there.You’d need private investors with a huge risk appetite but even someone like me who’s invested internationally for years wouldn’t touch that country with a 10-foot pole.

We’ve looked into the refi or HELOC paths.

Once they find out I'm not in the country, they seemingly lose all interest.

If you consider Central America, Costa Rica has general political stability and beautify country. 

Grand Rapids is definitely a good market for multifamily investment as it has also seen rent growth unlike other parts of the country for multifamily.It is also a more affordable place to invest compared to other parts of the country and Grand Rapids is generally landlord friendly.A quality property manager is essential for an out-of-State investor and there are some good ones locally.To Your Success!

Industrial midwest cities help built this country and this economy and many got left behind after the manufacturing left and I've seen it first hand how it destroyed communities but they're resilient cities with very strong and resilient people and are excellent for Section 8 rentals.