Consequently many inexperienced investors make investment decisions based on where they can afford to buy, not necessarily where a good investment thesis may exist. 

If I did my math correctly, on a 3,600 SF triplex where you buy the land for $150k, you generate a gross profit of about $84k (based on a $140/sf build cost and sale price of $205/sf), before you pay interest on any borrowed funds or closing/commission costs.

Analysis of properties with positive cash-flow based on market analysis of rents.

Lets go over your questions one by one and provide some general thoughts based on your goals1.

However, for a commercial property or a commercial residential (5+ unit) property value is based on the income approach and reducing expenses in this case by producing electricity factors into that math and very well might increase the valuation enough to make sense.

Based on your ideal loan terms, here are some thoughts on the funders you’re considering:RCN Capital: Well-regarded for their flexibility and strong presence in the hard money space.

People responded by explaining that residential mortgage lenders are looking for US-based customers, who have their residence, income and assets in the States.How do they view foreign debt?

The concern is possible lead based paint.

**I'm wondering specifically about:- Cost to furnish - do you work with an assumption based on the number of bedrooms? 

Use your BAH base allowance for housing.2.