Finally, check with the Town to make sure there are no municipal liens, Make sure they're on Town sewer, check with the tax assessor to see how many bedrooms the tax office thinks there are, (important if you are flipping) buy ok to have more bedrooms if you are planning to buy and hold.  

I remember once I was in a nice area of ATL at a closing and the attornies office was hot I asked whats up he said his two condenser got stolen that night LOL.. its a very active sport out East of the rockies we just dont hear of this on the west coast..

Brokers will be eager to add you as a new agent to their office.

However, I don’t have a US-based W2 (but work full time for an American tech company in their London office). 

There you will be asked your criteria and then after answering a few questions you will be matched with 3-5 agents or loan officers in your area.

Then think about writing off your cellphone, your internet, you car, your home office, your tax prep, etc etc etc.  

Does Goodin Development have offices or assets located anywhere else in Indiana other than where you live?

I also also co-host a weekly Zoom Q&A on MTRs called MTR Office Hours in a Skool Community.This is why I tag you into questions like this.

In our world this is referred to as “Family Office Services”.

I'll be available in my office from 9:00am to 3:00pm for the next 3 days1. https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?