You may be able to bypass some of those hurtles based on your country of origin/where you have friends and family but in most cases investing in the U.S. will be way easier and will yield a better ROI. 

I suggest you go back and re-read my original post. 

If pref equity's original capital contribution is returned in full, common equity may or may not have their original capital contribution returned in full.

Some great advice there ^^^^^^ @Justin Jefferson@Drew Sygit wrote you a book that answers your original question.I hope you both appreciate it, and take it!

When vetting a hard money lender, ask about their interest rates, loan terms, and fees (origination, prepayment penalties, etc.).

Originally posted by @Lane Kawaoka:Nick McCandless Andrew B.

That said, the right team on your side can make the permitting process and inspections far less painful.I’m curious... as you refine your plans, how do you see yourself balancing the home’s original character with these modern upgrades, and which element of the design do you think will win over the pickiest buyers? 

Originally posted by @Jon Fletcher:Great post!

My coordinator (who is now a new person since my original coordinator left) has said that the rent payment has not gone out to me due to an accounting audit.

I’m from Huntsville originally and work within the Tuscaloosa market often.