As you indicated you have plenty of options to start.

Maybe there's an angle for seller financing or some other creative approach to get the seller the total return they want over time, but it's hard to say without actual facts and data.

It gives you insight into what managing rentals actually entails, and you’ll have a better understanding of what you need from a property manager later on.

Large deposits are nice, but very difficult to actually get access to escrow funds in the event of default.

Keep in mind that many responsible agents tend to be conservative with their valuations, especially in today’s market, where properties aren’t moving as quickly as they once did.If we’re in a conservative market, pricing on the lower end may make sense, but it’s always good to weigh your options carefully.

I guess when you speak of skip tracing folks you just mean seeing if you find a contact to actually speak.

(eg, if your lot is not the standard 25 x 125, but some other multiple where the width is actually skinnier than 25, and the lenghth is longer than 125, and you want to reduce side setback requirements, eg.) 

You have to compare your expenses with each management style and find the option that works best for you.

Can you imagine actually communicating with your borrower?

Foreign national DSCR loans are a popular option!