I am always trying to enhance my DD skills and would love to see what others are doing.

For example a common strategy in real estate investment is to find a well performing asset with a good cap rate (i.e. good property level return) and further enhance this return by financing/leveraging it so as to yield even higher CoC (i.e. investor level return).So conceptually we can say that when Leverage = 0 then CoC = Cap Rate.

To enhance our understanding, we are seeking connections with local brokers, lawyers, contractors, and professionals experienced in working with foreign investors.

I did a quick background and found he's been in jail for assault with a deadly weapon, child abuse with weapon, 2 counts of battery, he's a sexual predator, and violation of probation. 

Could you upgrade the property to improve rents / reduce maintenance / reduce vacancies / and even enhance equity during your hold period?

But now my wife found stories in the news that the guy is facing felony charges surrounding his use of computers to solicit sexual contact with a minor.

I agree with the previous responses, your best bet is to purchase a home that does qualify for traditional financing, there are down payment assistance programs available that can help enhance your 10%. 

I realize I could always make a lower offer to enhance the returns.

As much as you can outsource activities, there are many decisions which will either enhance or destroy the returns.

This does not enhance my experience on BP.Communicate.