International rentals are cheaper too to purchase. 

When you add purchase price, carrying costs for at least 6 months, materials, labor, real estate agents costs and taxes, do you have at least a projected 10% profit?

@Josue RamosRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

Then an appraisal works to my benefit and the quality of the property would be very close (as I said the property I purchased had relatively cosmetic renovations such as painted cabinets).

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Once you know what specifically is stopping you, you can address it directly—whether that means learning more, asking specific questions, or just taking a smaller step forward.Sometimes the biggest hurdle is just narrowing down that fear and facing it head-on.

. - This will allow low down payment and the 203(k) allows repairs to be financed into the purchase mortgage.- The 203(k) will allow you to bid on properties that need repairs that won't qualify for a traditional mortgage => less competition => better purchase price.You will need to find a great local contractor you can trust to supply the required bids to qualify for the 203(k).- After closing, you can do some of the work yourself to save money, but the program doesn't allow you to pay yourself.You will want to buy a Class B property, maybe Class C+, in an area that seems to be improving.

@Serge Hounkponou Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

It can be done but each situation is specific and would be underwritten to see the risk and what the exit strategy is. thats the key with shorter term loans - understanding what the borrowers exit is.

Without having a credit score you can expect to have a 10% reduction on the LTV or loan amount towards a purchase or refinance.