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.

I know a lot of investors that have been in your position and just didn't know the product exists. 

I feel like I find a new loan product every day.I'm hoping to leverage the Bigger Pockets community for some advice. :)  Thanks and have a wonderful 2020!

Once in France, I became the head brewer of an up-and-coming craft brewery and spend the next 2 years refining their products and processes, as well as doubling their production. 

With several Multifamily conferences and summits on the pipeline for 2020, many of those just to sell a product or get your money, do you know of any of recommended MF conference where you can actually gain some knowledge and learn?

(Actionable lessons, how-to's)Scott Brown Carpentry (Enjoyable content, Great production value, how-to's)Paint Life TV (Actionable lessons, how-to's)Bonus: Tarl Yarber is doing some great work putting rehab videos out on @BiggerPockets .com youtube channel as well but they are few and far between for now. investorgirlbritt on instagram has some great content and I think is working with BP but only one youtube video up for now on her account (Brittany Arnason).