BTW, it is illegal for a seller to receive any proceeds from the short sale,  however,  they may be qualified for relocation $$$ or other reimbursable expenses.   

I highly recommend a well-qualified REALTOR who works with investors and knows how to help you best.7.

First, they allow you to make lower payments during lean times, such as during remodeling, vacancies, or when you need to qualify for a loan before completing a renovation.

A piece of advise if he lays hands on you or your son immediately go to court and see if it qualifies for a peace order or similar. 

I highly recommend a well-qualified REALTOR who works with investors and knows how to help you best.7.

I'm looking at investing in several out-of-state markets (potential BRRRR strategy in mind), I have a list of qualifiers that I'm sussing out to determine viable markets but would love to know: what data helps in determining a good market to invest?

I am gonna live in this multifamily, thus I think I am qualified as owner occupying.

Did you ask the woman for more details about how she qualified?

Which increases paperwork & costs for little benefit - if any.4) You'll need an entity in the US.You need to discuss all this with a qualified tax professional or attorney.- For our clients, we provide consultations with a tax attorney that handles over 300 foreigners legal & tax needs.

@Joshua Piche with little experience, it's better that you invest locally vs OOS - unless you want to invest a LOT of time learning another market and networking with th right people.Locally, look for a 2-4 unit property that will qualify for FHA 203(k) financing. - 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.