And pressing more into the rental arena, for longer, will simply turn up the heat on acquisition and build 4-rent.

I informed him I wasn't able to get to the house right then and there and that he'd have to try to disable the alarm himself by pressing a button on the smoke detector or taking the batteries out.

I believe this experience will give me an edge in dealing with contractors, inspecting jobs, and putting together scopes of work for projects on our properties.Thank you all for being active members, it really gives us confidence and encouragement we need to press forward toward reaching our financial dreams.Be talking soon,Joel & Bethany

I would say, if there is money to be made, go forward, especially as your 1st, press thru to a final conclusion, the learning experience is key.

Those lagert satellite market's will be the focus of "explosive" appreciation as price leveling presses outward migration for "affordability". 

Another option if you're not pressed for time is to pay cash and then take out a line of credit against the property for the rehab funds.

Given the debate that goes into that question for US residents I am not sure how the complications of international borders would affect that.I think you will be hard pressed to find a property in Denver for 100K but if you do and want a opinion on the area feel free to contact me.

If somehow that is not good enough, who is going to press charges on you (good luck talking to the bank)?

You will be hard pressed to find a BP member down there, thats an old boys club, and they will hammer you hard when they realize you arent in their club, that you dont have the money to hang in there.  

However, the most important and pressing thing here is to make sure you and your property are protected and not in violation of any of your local regulations.