Do yourself a favor and ask around.

I will say that the currency can work in your favor as well as against.E.GI own a home in Rio de Janeiro.

@Anthony Maggio  never been but I have clients I have lent money to that swear by him.BP is pretty much anti guru in any form or fashion.. so keep that in mind.But do not take my comments like they are a ringing endorsement.. just relaying the one client I have who has made millions and credits Lindahl.

Since those essentially stay the same, I agree with @Phillip Dwyer's conclusion that the cash flow numbers will probably favor the 2 beds more. 

If you haven't already, do yourself a favor and buy J's companion book that he mentioned.  

However you should always be prepared for a long term rental if the market isn't favorable. 

Luckily, I have great favor with my BoG. :) I have a little experience working on cars as well.

Or does the mentor put the student to work in some fashion and that's how they benefit from the relationship?

What this rate is doing is favoring a small group of people and banks.  

You can:- buy with VA veterans financing if you're a veteran for 0% down and potentially 0 closing costs- you can use USDA rural financing for a property in a rural area and if you fall under the area median income limits for USDA- you can use 0% down platinum FHA grant program- you can use regular 3.5% FHA programs with 3-4% down payment assistance state programs which essentially equates to 0% down since the DPA program may some times be enough to cover closing costs too or you can negotiate from seller for closing costs for total no down no closing cost scenario- you can make an offer with your name or assigns  on a below market property have a private investor come in for the down payment, split the equity in a negotiable fashion, and see if the seller will carry the remainder so you have no money down- just some ideas, hope that helps.