In my experience, these are also referred to as "QM" and "Non-QM" loans ("QM" = Qualifying Mortgage)And as consumer mortgages, these loans are generally issued under the person's name with the underwriting based primarily on the borrower's DTI (Debt to Income) ratio.

Yes there are alternatives for both beige and 30 year loans for no US borrowers.

HELOC Basics:A revolving credit line secured by your home’s equityLow interest rates, but often variableDraw period (5-10 years) → Repayment period (10-20 years)✅ Pros: Lower interest than other loans, flexible access to funds, potential tax benefits⚠ Cons: Home is collateral, payments may increase, short repayment termWhen It Makes Sense:The rental property cash flows enough to cover HELOC paymentsYou borrow conservatively (avoid over-leveraging)You have a backup plan in case of market shiftsSafer Alternatives:Save a larger down paymentConsider seller financingPartner with another investorFinal ThoughtsWith your timeline set for November 2025, take time to research markets, build connections, and plan financing wisely.📌 Key Takeaways:Out-of-state investing can work but requires a solid local team.Use online tools like BiggerPockets, Rentometer, and Roofstock for analysis.A HELOC can help, but be mindful of risks and repayment terms.

Unless the borrower is self employed and takes a lot of expenses to show lower income on their returns then it usually makes sense to pay a couple thousand a year in higher interest (you can pay like 4,000 a year in additional interest for DSCR if you are saving 30+k on your tax bill kind of math lol)

Every lender has guidelines; that’s why it’s important to perform due diligence with lenders, just as they do with borrowers. 

If I get nervous about the 1st 2 options, I can just not record the new deed and its like I never bought the property at auction and at the point, Merry Christmas to the old owner, because I just paid his taxes.A few things to think about nonetheless.I agree with the advice you received in point #2 since you are not a borrower or mortgagor or guarantor on the mortgage, anything on the foreclosure should not go against you at the credit bureaus.I am not sure about what you are stating in point #3.

Quote from @Paul Whitehurst: Many will tell you to borrow money from Property A to purchase Property B, but that's known as over-leveraging and not recommended for a newer investor.

The Act specifically prohibits lenders from enforcing the due-on-sale clause when a residential property of less than five units is transferred into a revocable trust where the borrower is a beneficiary.2. 

I bought my first property for $107,500 put 10% down borrowed 80% LTV from Wells Fargo at 11.75% rate and my father lent me the last 10% and charged me interest the same as Wells Fargo did 11.75%.  

If yes, then the other partners can just do a JV agreement internally which you can record at closing that allows you to still “partner” up on it but allowing the lender to still be protected if anything goes wrong with the deal or people borrowing.