I wouldn't be able to buy them through a bank and wouldn't have had the opportunity to control the cash flow generated from renting the property.Brian Auburn, CA

But unlike going to your bank (and getting your local banks CD rates), with these accounts you can shop CD rates nationwide. 

This deal was the catalyst that got me into the mortgage banking industry.

@Shin Nishikawa Right now it is still difficult for foreigners to get financing from Japanese banks.

That'll help you figure out what direction to aim in before speaking with a bank to figure out how much you can qualify for. 

This can be especially appealing for those who enjoy traveling or seeking occasional getaways.

Keep in mind banks still pool forclosed assets together and sell them all together as a group to one company.  

Well, enjoy the couch tonight.

I understand it is linked to a bank but was having trouble discerning how it imports outside transactions not from the partner bank. 

So if he were to rent it out wouldn’t that show up on his taxes and say if the bank finds out and is okay with what would he do with it on the tax side of things would he report it as soon as it it’s in service or what would he do for tax purposes.