Perhaps there is an opportunity for us to work together.Thanks again for responding.If you're looking locally, I'd focus on markets with a decent amount of activity/inventory so that you have more options i.e.

Wondering is anyone here has had better than mediocre experience with their PM company. 

Be sure to research rental demand, zoning laws, and financing options before deciding.

There are people who buy a longer term (12 months or more ) OPTION giving them a RIGHT to purchase a subject property, at a certain price, within a certain amount of time, and attempt to either sell the option for a higher price or close on a simultaneous purchase and sale to an end buyer paying a higher price.  

Hi BiggerPockets team,I am a rookie US real estate investor searching for financing options for my first deal.Personal ProfileCitizenship: IsraeliI do not have US citizenship or a long-term visa.Investment GoalsLong-term rentals in good B/B+ locationsLow-maintenance propertiesKansas City, MO/KS, or its suburbsI am familiar with what https://lendai.us is offering, but I am trying to find other alternatives.Thank you!

@Roger CreekmoreMini splits sound like the best option from the cheap seats. 

I was wondering if there were any builders who have any good strategies on where to buy land when you're looking for spec homes.

I know the restrictions are pretty strict for STR’s but was wondering if it’s the same level of regulation for arbitrage.

I need to better understand all impacts each option has for a smaller operation.

If this is not something you're interested in delving into and learning to a high degree, then investing in publicly traded REITs would be another good option for you, which have historically returned about 13.5 per cent Per year over the past 50 years (1977-present), beating the US stock market by two per cent and even beating private real estate investing by 4 per cent (that's compared with the average real estate investor, not the experts here at Bigger Pockets).