There are numerous factors that will affect your ability to finance real estate in the US, such as the restrictions of your home country, immigration status, your personal financial history, etc. 

If I decide I need some cash I can't go on unemployment for a couple months But I can also schedule a DR appointment whenever I want or schedule with my wife to go to the movies at 2:00 on a Thursday if I want.

Calculate the numbers on numerous properties before pulling the trigger.

We had heard numerous investors offered around 200k for the home right off the bat.

I would love to one day own my own property management company along with numerous properties rented.

They could use an agent to rent it out and whatever commission they choose could be offered.Reminds me a little of the Movie "99 homes"  if you have not seen it check it out.. pretty good flick for us real estate junkies and if you wanted to see the other side of things during the GFC and the robo signing crap.  

@Mat O'Grady Wasn’t there a movie about a guy who bought an apartment in Paris with a life estate and he waited forever?

In my area we have numerous multifamily properties in the nicer parts of town.

There are numerous ways for fee structures to be designed.

Due to the time of the year, there were numerous backlogs to finalize the appraisal.