Foreign National programs sometimes require that you have US credit and most will want you to have a US-based bank account.

@Gary Abrams A cloud based solution would work really well in your scenario of having other family logging in and helping with management. 

Based on your post and other comments, it sounds like your rehab is extensive enough that the property isn't habitable.

Does anyone have any tips/ advice to help make sure my property will appraise for what I planned on based on my rehab?

Hi everyone,I’m a licensed agent based in Philadelphia and am looking to connect with other investors in the area.

@Ilir Livadhi I think you are referring to property wholessalers telling you how much the rehab will be - and as you see, their numbers are often not based on reality.

Note: We do 50+ investment property loans a month and the most important thing I tell BUYERS of properties being sold as or soon to be STR is make sure you are paying the market price per square foot and do NOT buy based on income approach/CAP rate.

I’m a broker based in Charlotte, NC, and I work with Compass to support investors in maximizing their growth strategies.

I'm investing mainly for cash flow and the ability to have a home base when we come visit and possibly will turn into longer term stays in Japan in the future.

Based on this strategy, it would only take about 2.5 years to pay off the $160K.