You can generally go up to 75% LTV on these products so long as the anticipated PITI is 1:1 with the gross rent.

Know your product. 

BUTTTT there is sooooo mcuh garbage out there that you'll have to sift through to find the gold and then you have to learn it, put it in proper order, THENNNN take action. 

Generally speaking, Boston proper is an appreciation market (low cap rates) unless you have a solid value-add play.

If your exchange is not done properly or your funds are not safe you are going to kick yourself for trying to save $500. 

To navigate the nuance in the laws properly for compliance and to accurately structure our LLC, I am looking to consult with an attorney who knows immigration + business + tax laws. 

Which is also one of the 3 fundamental needs of a business most often (customers, product/service, place of operation). 

But keep in mind if your using money you cant afford to get back then buying action property might not be appropriate for your current endeavors and its better to just buy open market were you can do proper due diligence and know you have a build-able site.

You don't need a mortgage broker, just a reputable, competent direct lender that will ask the important questions upfront to properly screen your deal.

House HackAttend as many REI meetups as you can to grow your network of investors for referrals, help through challenges you may incur but don't have experience with, and learn from proven guest speakersNetworking app like blinq to compile all of your contacts for REI in one area with phone and emailbegin conversations with local credit unions exploring what type of loan products they offer