I think matching the two (access to low interest finances in the US, and real estate developments in international markets is a winner). lets touch base when you have time we think through this. 

The way this should work goes like this.... 1) notice plumbing issue. 2) cut open ceiling and investigate.  3) find problem. 4) fix problem(s). 5) replace damaged sheetrock with a new undamaged piece. 6) after mud and tape, match existing popcorn or texture to what currently exists now on rest of ceiling unless it is a smooth finish. 7) if it's smooth finish or textured then prime and repaint ceiling. 8) done!

Since the margins are typically so tight on commodity lumber, the supplier either has to take the hit and match the market, or ride it out.4) If you're including trusses in this, those can vary dramatically - huge swings in price... in part because the design is subject to the individual designer as well as some supplier have in-house truss capability while others act as a middleman.  

The best bit about this strategy is: whether you buy 10, or 100 properties, you are only out of pocket your FIRST 20-25% deposit!

The contractor couldn't believe his brother was going to use the single hung vinyl windows that matched the house for the addition (the contractor learned his craft in Cape Cod).  

I have the rental agreements to verify the rents but for some reason, the seller does not want to provide the tenants' security deposits (set to $0 in the unsigned estoppel letter).

Ask them how they handled their old housing and see if it matches with what you have found.If they are being honest, it would not be a deal breaker for me.

for those I used to have a wire type match holder about 2 foot long. 

I was in a similar situation and decided to go with black to match the other appliances.

Make sure that depreciation and mortgage interest payments match that or maybe exceed it a little as mortgage interest should degree over time and hopefully rents will raise over time.