It could be a stronger "this is what's about to happen" letter.

In your experience in partnerships, do banks consider them stronger than a sole proprietor? 

Houses are so cheap there that it seems like most people I would want to rent to would buy...of course I know there are plenty of exceptions but the rental market here in the Springs seems stronger and less of a headache since we live here.  

Since I have never bought new construction, I wonder if the builder would even repair the items I pointed out and if it would be a stronger argument with a licensed inspectors report.  

Here we live with over 12% unemployment since 1992, okay the social network is very stronger (should I say better) then the US system, but we have other problems.

@Jason Eberhardt historically Memphis has been a popular market due to affordable prices and strong rent ratio's but personally, I think there are markets in the Midwest like Indianapolis and Kansas City which offer similar returns but with stronger economic and demographic fundamentals.

Also this is just a thought but perhaps if you have stronger links in the UK such as family etc it may be more ideal to focus there initially, but that depends on what you ultimately want to achieve from investing.   

Perhaps your husband has connections with his business that you two can partner on some deals until you build a stronger network.

There is a world of difference between a client and a customer.Once you have become a client and shown that when you put a property under contract that you will close, then the relationship will be stronger, the level of trust much stronger, etc.

You essentially the freedom to choose your risk profile for insurance on your property instead of being mandated by a bank.Lastly, you can generally get a slightly lower overall purchase price in more competitive markets as a cash offer is always viewed as stronger and owners would be more likely to accept.