However, I’d love to hear insights from the community:1.Are there specific lenders or institutions you’d recommend that cater to international investors?

Like many in the STR community we has switched our target from STRs to Boutique Hotel investing.

By house hacking, you're immediately positioned as a landlord, which will adequately pressure you to learn how to structure your leases, screen applications, collect rental payments, resolve the nuances of managing tenants and addressing property issues, etc.

Have you ever thought about investing in larger apartment communities with others?

Quote from @Chris Shon: Hello BP community!

Not to mention the notario, the bank trust, and other hoops to own in a beachfront community outside the United States. 

They don't ask for any documents just do a credit check and you fill out their application.

I was hoping it would be posted somewhere in the forum so I wouldn't have to bother you directly but it does not seem to be.Thanks for contributing to the Bigger Pockets community in this way

Hi BP Community!

One more tip hit town homes and condo communities in the area.