The simplest answer to see if they are legit is to ask about their real estate history.

I’m also thinking about marketing to prospects that have a smaller amount of competition such as properties in run down areas or properties that are days away from auction.I’ve been trying to get my second deal for the last 6 months now am I’m wondering if my first deal was a fluke and aggression is the key ingredient I’m missing.

In 2014, the banker told me that they would specifically not open an account for owners of residential rentals, simplest was to travel to US.

Its the simplest to set up and cheap which is probably important to you only having one listing.

That's the simplest way I can put it; obviously, a lot more goes into it that requires a securities attorney who's done an OZ Fund formation start to finish.  

@Will Haines It sounds like you have many of the ingredients needed to get started.

To me, if the corner is to the left of the range after say an 18 inch seht of drawers bottom cabinet, it's useful for stovetop cooking, laying out ingredients, etc... but add a two door base in place of the 18" and it becomes storage for appliances (which need a home too). 

Loan seems the simplest at this point.thanks again,Attila

I simple state "I'm not prepared to discuss other offers. 

Although a little clunky, it's the simplest way to accomplish tracking.