By identifying the right buyer within our network and streamlining the transaction process, we added value without requiring extensive renovations.

I'm open to suggestion regarding strategy and location and willing to put in more work for better returns, but I certainly need to grasp a better understanding of the process to get started across the border. 

Alot of unknowns as you don't have the ability to walk the property beforehand, but interesting process, and pretty good deals exist there.While the Trustee Sales are cash purchases, there are many hard money options that can turn over the funds in time for the 24 hour funding required to complete the purchase.If you are interested, let me know and I can go into more detail, as well as make some other suggestions for you to consider. 

It’s an interesting approach, but ensuring a strong screening process and a legally solid agreement is key.

If your current deposit already equals one month's rent, you can't request additional funds.Keep the lines of communication open with your tenants, explain the process clearly, and you'll avoid any misunderstandings.Good luck!

How has your process been going so far?

Another thing is not to rush I was in a rush to jump into RE but I'm glad I did it's all a learning process on what not to do for next one. 

But I generally don't find that clients need to spend that much money on the process when some simple coaching can make them comfortable in their search.

I know that you do a great job smoothing out any "rough spots" in the lending process, so that certainly helps when the deal starts to go sideways... 

Then start analyzing deals so you get comfortable with that process.