I would search the web for HELOC's I have seen offers for up to 125% again so the lending is getting loose like before 2007   

Then also consider what if the place doesn't rent right away, or you loose your job even.

We opted to rent, which resulted in better accommodations cheaper, and used excess funds plus rents from the rental of our US primary to acquire more US rentals.

Going to any other market will cause you to loose your entire edge.If investors are not available, is it good good to take a hard money loan? 

Galvanized inside the house rarely actually leaks or breaks, by the way - the bigger problem is the pipe corrodes so bad internally that you get ridiculously low flow & water pressure from the line, and bits of corrosion break loose and clog internal water passages in appliances, get caught in valve seats, etc. 

Gift is property given without the requirement for it to be paid back.One can be gifted $15,000 in cash without the requirement of a gift-tax return.Gifts in excess of $15,000 require a gift tax return.Loans is property given with the requirement for it to be paid back.Loans require interest to be paid along with the principal.The IRS may put an imputed interest if there is no interest in the loan.3.

for a fast and loose number I use finestexpert.com it is a free tool and gives useful comparable quickly. 

I’m under contract for a sfr in SA and I could kick myself – the roof is at the end of its life at only 18 years, but the owners quickly patched up the few loose tiles within 24 hours and pretend like everything’s okay, and what can I do now?

So they're being excessively conservative, in my opinion.As long as your CPA agrees with my position (does not matter which spouse or both own the property) and is willing to defend it before the IRS - you're good. 

properties ...dont loose hope.