When it comes to long distance investing, your property manager is one of your essential team members and you certainly need to have an "A-player" in this position. 

The dude asking for advice is a 33 year old retired NFL player and she recommended he check out a $5 or $10 book written by another 33 year old retired NFL player.

Gino if I was betting that is what I would bet on.. also many students will put these in CC then try to get the CC card company to reverse it.. sometimes the CC card company will do that. 

Your best bet is to get some financing off of a property/real estate you have in the US, otherwise I would suggest friends and family or investors from your country.

Vacancy decontrol isn’t really a thing anymore—if a rent-controlled unit goes vacant, it usually just switches to rent stabilization instead of going fully market-rate.For the occupied ones, your best bet would be a buyout, but that depends on the tenants and if they’re even willing to negotiate.As for getting rid of rent control entirely, it’s tough.

Do you want to bet on yourself? 

Perfect for a 1031 buyer or a cash player.

My Chicago mentality has only grown because I continue to grow and build a stronger network of A players here in the city!

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I agree with most commenters that a DSCR loan seems like your best bet.