Permits are very difficult to obtain (we build homes in Chicago, so that may be a non-issue for us considering what we have to deal with here LOL :)4.

., If it's a reasonable, the capital call in my opinion is less of an issue than folding like a lawn chair. 

If you were in fact a permanent resident alien, there are many programs that I utilize that do not haircut your eligibility.I believe a U.S. bank account is required as well - I haven't seen a client try to use a foreign bank account but once, but I do know that the particular lender we were utilizing took issue with that.

If you are continuing to pursue this, I’d suggest having an attorney experienced in environmental issues assist you in the negotiation and due diligence.

Someone I know owns section 8 properties, he doesn’t have any issues and the rent gets deposited directly to his account.

However, there are issues that arose in which we may need to sell immediately due to possible developments going in which could damage the homes value. 

If the rental market is not favorable, you’ll likely see less investor activity and therefore less potential buyersAvailability of Data and ResourcesAccess to market data and networking resources can be a huge benefitConsider things like; access to county/court data, is it a non disclosure state, etcCommunity and Economic Trends Understanding local trends/issues can provide crucial insight into your target marketYou can operate virtually, but it’s still important to develop expertise in your target market*** Good market selection is not a guarantee of success.

I would then sublease the property to a new tenant for $4,300.I would take care of all repairs and any tenant related issues.

The fine print has been written and massaged by someone who has much more of grasp of the legal aspects of the industry than we have.  

You can guess based on last year and add or subtract any changes, but that too comes with issues.