Here is the main part of getting a good property: how experienced is he at assessing the needed repairs on a property?

Owner/Occupants want function and style.Investors perhaps more numbers focused...probably want numbers to work day 1.Owner/Occupants....they'll stretch to make the numbers work....what can we cut to make our dream home work for us.Personally I don't think either thinks about exit strategies too much or maybe even not enough.I would say Owner/Occupants way way more focused on cosmetics and less about maintenance. 

I think their logic was that a family with 12 people (parents and 10 boy children) would have difficulty finding a suitable house with say 6 bedrooms.In addition to the Federal guideline, some local ordinances address occupants both tenants and owners. 

That makes me even more suspect but that is just me.

Most of our newer investors approach 2-3 lenders to discuss loan options.Some lenders recommend making your financing inquiries within a 45-day time period to avoid larger drops in your credit scores.All the best!

Real estate is easy to get into, but hard to earn a living. 87% of all agents quit within two years because they don't make enough money.

If any of you have done renovations in the Fort Worth area I would love to pick your brains to ensure I make as few mistakes as possible. 

Does anyone have experience borrowing money in the US to build in Belize?

I take it from your comment that your preference is to Ground lease?  

Here's how I'd suggest proceeding: - Make it clear in the listing what your requirements are for Credit, Criminal, Credit, and Eviction.