A more "authentic" feel of living in a house somewhere, instead of same-artwork hotels.

So I guess I am taking a gamble if I kick him out in the next 1-2 months. 

@Cody L.Yes, in many areas, that is happening, but "investors" buy into the gamble.

@Ben LeybovichThere is a reason in most other investment or gambling markets there are very clear rules about what you can and can't sell and to whom.

A Seller is just as interested in your authentic offer and the propensity to close as you are (a real Buyer) and they will take steps to ensure the two of you are moving toward an agreed price and terms like you should.

As promised by the financier, you receive a cashier's check in the mail for one year's rent that looks 100% authentic and legitimate.

If so, the deed of trust/mortgage and some other docs in the package will need to be notarized... so that requires either an attorney-in-fact in the states (the POA would need to be approved by the lender and title in advance) or access to an official in Kuwait who can take a proper acknowledgement and authenticate your docs.

If you know what features each offers, and the price points for that particular manufacturer you can make an intelligent decision as to what items you want to buy.Or, if you don't want to go to the trouble of learning all of these things, you could just go the "get the cheapest" rout and roll the dice and take your chances, but if you make a mistake and you have 100+ faucets to replace after only a few months because you gambled wrong (or 100+ toilets with plastic flush levers that break off or won't flush much volume, or etc...) you'll probably wish you had more knowledge of these things before cutting checks.Good Luck!

Interest on loans for personal use (new car, fixing the roof on your home, new home, gambling in Vegas) cannot be deducted.

Buying new construction and betting on appreciation is gambling, not investing.