I can give you the direct line to the guy I use at a national firm on all of my rentals. 

3 recent national studies show that the rent to value ratio is at an all time worse (what they really studied was cheaper to rent than buy, but there is strong correlation).  

I've facilitated the purchase of 5 properties in last two months at a reputable national wholesaler. 

Be kind to yourself and feel free to send me a DM if you think that I can be helpful resource.That makes sense but yes I do have FOMO, house prices have historically increased faster than rents, thats a nation wide trend.

The downside is they usually come with higher interest rates and shorter loan terms.Partnerships or Co-signers: If your husband or a trusted partner has U.S. legal status and credit history, they might be able to co-sign or help with financing.Cash Purchases: Since you have savings in Canada, you might consider using that for your first property, especially for a smaller rehab project.Foreign National Loans: Some lenders specialize in providing loans for foreign nationals.

@Eric LoweIf you cannot find a local firm, reach out to these experts who operate national firms:  @Bernard Reisz, @Yonah Weiss, @Julio Gonzalez. 

What might BP Nation be able to suggest in this situation.

Rents and property values rise pretty steadily in our market at a rate about 2-3X the national average.

Meaning, if you google Dorchester, MA (community in Boston) the safety rating it going to look awful because it compares it to a national average.

If funds for the program are reduced or eliminated it would create a national housing crisis, so generally it just gets carried at about the same level each year.Yes, local governments run out of funds which is why they close their lists or the wait time is very long.