My home country's lenders will not consider me as I have no recent track record of earnings and so I wanted to explore getting a mortgage with a US based lender to buy a property in my EU home country, ultimately then moving there and paying of the mortgage from there ... is this possible to anyone's knowledge?

He's someone I trust, based on actions and reputation.)

I may refinance after the forced appreciation or explore a HELOC. 

This is the first time I've actually sat down to explore and post on the forums.I purchased my first  side-by-side duplex last October, that I am currently owner-occupying.

Get a properly screened renter (thru a reputable property management company) who signs an annual rent agreement that pays you with ACH direct deposit monthly.

You can also explore OPZ investing if you want to defer the taxes and more time for planning.  

I am an investor down in Centra Florida and am currently exploring land development for Multi-family. 

https://www.gladstonemoaccount...I don't use them, but they have a great reputation for their ease of use...i.e. you finish a dinner with a client and simply scan in the check to their app with your phone...bada bing, done!

What sort of real estate are you looking to explore?

Sedona is attractive at first glance but it has developed a reputation as a crystal shop, pink jeep, airy-fairy tourist town.