They typically require a higher down payment and come with slightly higher interest rates, but they streamline the process for investors with nontraditional income.Finally, for long-term scalability, you might want to connect with lenders specializing in expat or foreign income borrowers.

I live on the west side of London and would be happy to connect and learn more about your goals and see what I can do to help. 

Every now and then something will slip thru like that, but it is not common anywhere in the country.#4.

Through this platform you will be able to network and make great connections.

Happy to connect if you want to dive deeper! 

Hey Jimmy, I'm not a lender but have a few good ones I can connect you with to discuss your options.

Outside of real estate, I am a Firefighter and have a beautiful wife and 2 kiddos.Excited to learn and connect with you all! 

Do I give up access to transportation, restaurants, cultural activities, doctors, emergency medical care, religious and business activities, vet care and maybe more, to live in the country on my ranch or on the beach in a beautiful country, or do I keep access to all those things and live in the city? 

She is from and still has family in Peoria, IL and her family owns a flooring business, and is well connected in the housing maintenance community in Greater Peoria.

Lastly, connect with other investors in those areas for insights and support—it can be a big confidence booster as you take the leap.