If it is schedule showings and transmit financial data and proffer the MLS commercial form contract then probably not.

Show Your Financials: Provide documentation of your personal finances, including income, credit score, and any other properties you own.

How do I approach it in a financially smart way? 

He is indicating that they won't have any financial responsibility for the lease.

You will be debt-free, financially stable, with $50k in the bank.

It would depend on your financial situation but most of the time you should have it paid through the LLC as you should be able to get more tax benefits and legal protection. 

Certain taxpayers may also have to fill out and attach to their return Form 8938, Statement of Foreign Financial Assets.My personal conclusion on investing outside the US is I'd only do it if I were to live where ever the place may be.

So my cost has to be less than $3750 to make it financially worthwhile.

The “tales” of nothing down/seller subordinates “down payment” done successfully almost always hide the most important information - that the buyer either provided additional collateral (such as real property owned “free and clear”, a certificate of deposit in an amount greater than the down payment required, or the buyer is financially strong enough that part of the financing was in effect a personal loan or line of credit. 

My partners just need to execute and I take care of the financial side..