Hi Sean, There are many programs for international buyers to secure financing. 

An STR will look every bit as good as it did when it started - because it has to.Not only that but it is much easier for property managers to get repairs reimbursed when a guest damages something as an STR as opposed to when a long term renter moves out and outside of the security deposit, good luck. 

I'm going to look into those, I've never heard of them before but always interesting to see what security and tools are out there. appreciate it!

I think they get a sense of security when booking through one of them.  

I am surprised that my lender is asking me to access Social Security Records and a tax transcript.

I can probably secure it for around 60k, and it's probably worth about 250k after renovation.

Especially would love to hear from investors that could guide on what might help to secure funding?

These investments typically offer returns of 18% to 20% with the added security of being ahead of common equity in the event of a sale or recapitalization.Comparison of Mezzanine Debt vs.

After negotiating, we secured the property for $135,000, which was below market value, ensuring a strong margin for resale.

If you don't follow the process perfectly (such as by not delivering notice on time, or in the right way, or charging unfairly such as for normal wear and tear) you will be SOL and could even end up having to return the security deposit or even pay them more $ above the security deposit.