If you ever want to connect, I'd be happy to do so and be of any assistance in getting you started on your future. 

At the bare minimum, I'd run the pipes, wires, etc for later.   

From what we have been seeing from the people investing in our projects from abroad is that only to open a bank account they themselves need to be here, although I imagine that towards the future this will be changed as well. 

If I were in your position I'd fill it with my own furniture and not overpay for a property.

As I reside in Palm Bay, Florida, approximately three hours away from the property in Jacksonville, Florida, I'd be forever grateful for any recommendations for local professionals who can bring my vision to life.

Quote from @Mary Holland: I'd love to hear about your experiences and how they compare to other types of commercial real estate financing.

I've begun cold calling and looking to alternate methods of finding deals, but if anyone has any advice for overcoming this I'd love to connect.

My passion lies in expanding my portfolio of long-term rentals and diving into property flipping as I grow in this journey.My main goals are to connect with like-minded investors and professionals, share experiences, and soak up as much knowledge as I can from this incredible community.If you’re based in Georgia or working on similar projects, I’d love to connect and hear about your journey!

I'd rather keep the sub-3% rate for now and finance other properties conventionally for the short term.

I'd recommend reading these articles on BP for answers to all your questions!