Short-term rentals in tourist-heavy areas can also outperform traditional rentals.

Yes, I’m using TheGuarantors platform for long term and Waivo for midterm and short term tenants instead of a traditional deposit. 

Investing in a syndication or fund could be a good fit given your situation.I started investing in some fix and flips and some smaller residential properties from traditional BRRRs.

You may get a hard money lender to lend as well but you will probably have trouble getting traditional financing for acquisition or if you decide to hold on to the assets.

Some traditional buy and hold RE investors have transitioned to flipping.  

For example, hotels or short-term rental properties like Airbnb often generate more income than traditional apartments, especially if the location supports it.Entitlements and Approvals: Check whether your project fits within the land’s current zoning (by-right uses) or if it will require variances or rezoning.

TIf you're goal is to scale, they are an excellent option for while bypassing some of the stricter requirements of traditional financing.

Can I get a traditional US mortgage for an international property investment?

The Twin Cities has traditionally been an excellent place for growth, but there are many metro areas that will offer you similar profits.

It varies deal to deal, on one property maybe up to 65% LTV, but if you have more collateral the more likely they can make something work.For example, I've done numerous deals where we place a 2nd on 4-5 properties and the lender feels comfortable lending x amount of dollarsThese are very non traditional loans and no two will ever be the same.