Some of it has to do with the same sorts of challenges you see with smaller sized businesses in general - mom & pop shops aren't always keeping the best financial records or doing their taxes the correct way.That’s what I figured, thanks again ! 

It would be incredible if I can meet someone who can coach me through my first deal... some sort of a mentor. 

You can't go wrong anyway but you want to have some sort of boots on the ground to get you started and understanding the area.

They may require a foundation (footings) of some sort, a different home set up, among other things.

As I said usually when companies cant cut checks right away its some sort of cash flow issue.

I have always been interested in home construction techniques that are different or older.Container homes, these sorts of shot-crete homes, bale homes etc.The biggest issue is not that fact that they will rent, for if they are in the right location, of course they will rent just fine.

They've become a sort of extended family.Otherwise, I had done wholesale acquisitions and a live-in flip.I have a YouTube channel with a few videos that discuss house hunting, nuances of buying real estate in Italy and show some of our renovation process. 

No one will watch our money more carefully than us, and have usually had some sort of arrangement (or try to) similar to what you've proposed. 

They don't have anything specific for sorting by furnished spaces but there may be a check box to select for when sorting. 

He's got all sorts of calculations and reasons.