The GSEs, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, both allow the use of foreign income under certain circumstances.In the personal tax returns provided by a borrower, you may see an IRS Form 2555, which identifies the foreign earned income.

I highly suggest as many in-person networking events as possible! 

In person is better than over the phone if possible, as I have been told by annoyed or lazy clerks "NO STR allowed" as that was the easy button to get me off the phone, or if they are anti STR. 

This is one of the best ways to scale a portfolio while keeping low out-of-pocket costs.Big Picture: The Best Move for You•If you need funds now, a HELOC in your name makes sense—but keep the rental in your personal name to avoid triggering the due-on-sale clause.

The person had something of an accent.

It can come from a personal investor who will negotiate terms, or potentially a piece of the equity.

@Enrique Toledo  If the seller is firm at 10% down, you can always get a personal loan for that 10%. 

Yes, in theory a person can make CRAZY $$$$, and some absolutely do. 

It’s a business account and I just checked, paying 3.95%, more than my personal one!

I have not done it personally but have some insight, maybe my reply may boost your post to someone with more experience in it.