Seller wants $160,000 cash out which leaves $50,000 in equity for the buyer.I had a taker from CA but he couldn't come up with the cash.I was not aware of anyone that understands that kind of deal.  

I'm specifically searching for an agent who:Has experience working with foreign investors (I’m not based in the US).Has been involved in buy-and-hold projects with investors multiple times.Can provide an approximate rehab cost by looking at pictures and is familiar with rehabs.Is willing to visit properties physically (I won’t ask you to check out too many).Has connections with wholesalers (a plus but not a dealbreaker).If this sounds like you—or if you know someone who fits the description—please reach out OR leave a message in I will get back to you. 

Alternative route I chose, I will leverage my duplex (purchased 4 years ago) equity through house hacking to have skin in the game on next flip.

There are rules and situations unique to each state and that is why you want to go with a local lender vice someone just reaching out to you telling you they can do it. 2) Better recourse if the lender screws something up: a local lender has more skin in the game so to speak as if they screw something up their name will be mud to local real estate agents in the deal.

Quote from @Celine Besson: Hi everyone,We recently moved from Memphis, TN, to Montreal, Quebec.Before leaving, we planned to invest in a small house, renovate it, and rent it out (Ultimate goal would be to BRRRR).

I leave the marginal ones waiting, letting them know I will reach out when I have a showing date/time.At the showing, I collect their completed application (sent via PDF prior or filled out on premises), scan their photo ID and last 2 pay stubs.Then, I do some digging around online (social media, court records, Google) and if it looks like they are representing themselves to me accurately, I contact them and send them a link to do the background checks (paid by them directly to the vendor). 

@Stuart UdisAll great comments, seems like putting skin in the game will be a reassuring factor for any potential investors.

So you will need to have skin in the game.

She is not going to, so she needs to leave.

If you're interested in seeing how that all breaks down from an income and expense standpoint, I created this Sankey diagram to share with you:As for me, I'm planning to leave my w-2 job and take a little career break before deciding what's next for me.