I have been working with two guys so we would be collaborating.

Always ofcourse in collaboration with an architect who is doing the due diligence checks so you know for sure you can get it.As a foreigner it is as easy as for residents to get a mortgage, the only thing is that non-residents can get up to 70% LTV mortgages (80% for residents) and for tourist rentals it normally drops a bit more to around 60ish% LTV.

I don't get those touchy-feely presentations, but I'll periodically collaborate with someone who does (and who's not into the numbers).I also throw myself into situations sometimes where I'm a fish that's out of the water.

I could ask auction.com and insist that I have my own closing and title, but with the timeline of auction.com and I think it may perhaps sour a relation that does not need to be soured, because it would involve a collaboration with them, two closing, fees, amending contract, having seller agree to amendment of collaborating with another closing, etc. etc. etc. finding that balance without needing to sour anything really, I dont see the need for that.

Learning from your experiences and discovering ways we could collaborate would be fantastic!

Or, more collaboration to share the pie?

Today's tech allows us to collaborate seamlessly with our clients regardless of how many miles separate us.If you are set on using someone local, search the forums for investors local to you and ask for a referral.

They meet other successful people, they form friendships and forge partnerships: companions, collaborations and more.Sometimes, a shift in paradigm can return big profits in terms of results and income!

Love every opportunity to network and welcome collaboration.  

All our decisions are collaborative, from start to end, and we each take lead on what we do best.