Try to find some local suppliers/distributors/dealers for the products you want and price the materials you are looking for.

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If its hydronic heating you can replace the freestanding radiators with a baseboard product like slant fin 30.

I also recommend exploring other low-down payment products at your local banks and CUs.

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He is essentially paying for a product without the guarantee to be delivered.

As far as flat roof goes both are good products.

There are some lenders out there that have products for foreigners - more red tape, more fees, interest rates in the 6-7% range and 30-40% deposit requirements.

Bank of Akron is a portfolio lender so they have more liberal lending products.

It's a very short hold for a 1031 but since your intent was to hold it for productive use the 1031 would be an option.