There is a difference between newbies trying to do creative financing deals and actually doing them.

Financing: Explore financing options for out-of-state investment properties.

In some markets, prices are down a lot since summer of 2022.1) Where is the market for houses right now and which direction is the market going.2) What kind of financing is available to your buyers.

I’ve read quite a few posts about foreign investor financing but most seem to deal with non-citizen investors without US credit or personal tax filings.

People have to remember that the seller finance space fills the gaps that the banks leave behind. 

How did you finance this deal?

My business partner and I purchased a commercial office building a few years ago with creative financing.

I was looking for some advice (viable target areas in Cleveland or Ohio in general, financing options and credible PM/realtor contacts) from the experts here though especially if you are in a similar boat as mine (reside in Canada/Ontario area and invest in US). 

I was going to do that in an attempt to get creative with my financing options so that there are no liens on it and I could borrow against it as an option.

I guess I could do some work-arounds -- maybe reserve one unit in the first purchase for use as an AirBnb, and reserve my own time in it when needed - instead of claiming it as a primary.Are either of you (or anyone) familiar with a finance product/loan that will allow me to purchase under $150,000 (w/ strong credit) and do much of my own work and live-in a portion as a primary residence?