If anyone could help me get a mortgage or point me in the right direction, I would really appreciate it.Hello Rico,You could try to find homes where the seller is willing to offer seller financing or rent to own terms so you do not require a bank loan.We do a lot of creative financing deals in several different markets.Feel free to reach out with questions. 

It sounds like you're saying to think longer term, to let things develop.

It was intended as a fix and flip, and our original exit strategy was reached. we bought with hard money then did a refi to convential because repairs became drawn out and rented for some cf to by is time. we ended up selling for 405,000 and our loan balance was 235,000.

I am originally from Scandinavia and we have quite a different life and culture there.

You might be better off financing this with a short term fix and flip loan.

You want to say you're taking your original capital or basis out. 

This is easier to achieve for short term rentals, and a bit tougher for long term rentals - but I've been getting close for LTRs as of late (closer to 7-8% for LTRs).

Primarily when downsizing they question your occupancy intent (Claiming primary residence on a fixer upper for favorable LTV terms, with intent to convert to an investment in the short term) but everything can be worked out with proper documentation.

I understand Craigslist is one of them, but could you specify what terms or categories you search for to find these opportunities?

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