The only way to get a standard conventional loan is with US credit, US tax returns etc...Unless you hold funds in a US Bank already and they gave you an in house loan or private loan based on assets.  

And very important: most of the fresh water in the world.Also, MN has become landlord-unfriendly.

You need to have enough money, probably in the $100-150k, amount to put the property under contract, and do the feasibility study on the property, Phase 1 Environmental, Property Drawings for roads, water sewer, and utilities, and have a completed budget so you know what your costs are.At that point you can go out and attract investors, I don't thing that developing raw land is necessarily cheaper than buying discounted finished lots. 

Everything seemed to be going well and then... the water main burst at the property. 

There is a significant art to this, and that is why one won't find any standard template for doing such, because each original home style/design best lends itself to different layout potentials. 

Sewer and water systems are not designed for 8 adults taking showers and excreting waste. 

This Water Street property in Delphi, IN, was an attractive investment due to its low purchase price of $21,000 and the potential for significant value addition through targeted renovations.

Hard 60 mths 5.000%BUYDOWN: NOHard Prepay Period 60 mos.In my experience I have yet to see a situation where a 40-year IO made more sense than a 30-year with IO period or standard amortized product.

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I would advise to separate the water and power meters.