The 75% LTC lender that capitalizes an interest reserve and finances 75% of the closing costs will likely require less cash out of pocket than the 80% lender who does not include a capitalized interest reserve and doesn’t finance some or any of the closing costs.

From what I understand, the process appears to be relatively synonymous, but dealing with foreign payments and foreign entities is unchartered territory for me, and I want to make sure I deal with closing and managing this property in the right way.

or $25k in closing costs when using their preferred lenderestimated mortgage is $2,800 a month.Property: ToanoNew Construction Villa/Town Home: 3-4(additional bedroom 6k add on) 2.5 bath 2258sq. priced at $413kSeller incentive 10k closing cost.

Once you close with CMG you are automatically enrolled in their rate rebound program.

Reading about real estate is great but you will learn 10x what you can in any book by actually closing on your first investment. 

Hey partner, I need $20,000 to finish the deal, if you put in $20K I will give you 10% return on your money so you get back 22,000 once I close *just an example but have whatever you do in writing.

The only money ever requested up front prior to closing is for the appraisal.  

New AC units due to the existing units being stolen the day of closing.

There are some "lenders" out there who "do" incredibly high leverage or 100% financing, but be wary of these as they often try to renegotiate terms before closing/run out of capital/go bankrupt.

Look into how much money you might make, loan choices, help for down payments, checking the market, other ways to invest, and how to deal with risks.