Quote from @Timothy Hero: I've brokered over 325 DSCR loans.

Here in FL in addition to management I also broker for investors, and curate a weekly vetted STR list with local homes. 

I know broker fees are $500 so $12,500 in commission?

My broker says more hikes to come.Building codes are getting much stricter and I suspect heading your way.

However this is something that will for sure affect MF construction this year and sfr is these Tarrifs hold.In the NW I know a lot of lumber comes from CA / BC to be specific but my lumber packages for homes i build in Charleston SC are pine so I know it local wood .. but you know the lumber brokers they will gouge if they get any chance to do so

The right agent will have worked with Canadians before, will have lenders set up that can work with Canadians and will have a seamless process for management.Not only can an agent set you up with a GC, property manager, lawyer, insurance broker, inspector and everything else you need, they can analyze deals and put numbers in front of you.Your job as an investor is to vet the vendors they are providing and double check their analysis.  

Also, if any mortgage brokers or lenders have expertise in working with international investors, I’d love to connect and discuss further options.Thanks in advance for your guidance and help!

They are able to rent property that is lower income housing, because otherwise the property would be vacant, or better housing where the landlord hasn’t completed a thorough due diligence either because the landlord left the due diligence to the leasing broker, or doesn’t know how to go beyond a $15 “tenant report”. or the property is sitting vacant and the landlord decides to “take a chance”.  

I have experience in the flip, rental, space and can help with the loan, and the real estate broker piece.

As a mortgage broker, I've got a 100% financing down payment assistance grant that allows for owner occupants to purchase a duplex.