Please search for E2 visa for example , or the EB5 programGenerally speaking - money and real estate don't guarantee anything immigration wise , but they all play a big factor if you do it correctly

Get very familiar with the eviction process in your market and follow things to the letter and quickly.Make sure to vet tenants thoroughly and pick wisely (and even then it is a gamble). 

So when it comes to banks, is it wise to ever go to them with questions or advice or are they simply going to tell me whats best for them and not me?  

I have relatives in the midwest in locations that are booming industry wise but prices remain at the 75k-150k for residential family homes in lakefront areas.

Cost wise is this better than using concrete or worth the money ?

Paul,I have been looking into HML for a few projects and I am finding about same terms as you  10% 2 points upfront, 1500 acquisition fee...how much are you looking for dollar wise?

Check out @James Wise   He has some great info on a, b, c, d and f neighborhoods in Cleveland....

Secondly, its probably wise to get a co-signer for each applicant.  

@James Wise @Eric Delcol

Originally I planned on living here for another four years before relocating out of state due to the cheap mortgage payment and the house itself being a better fit size wise for my needs than the houses I’ve been living in, not to mention centrally located.