It may not progress beyond a phone conversation depending on if/how we can help, but I'd be happy to help you get your thoughts together and line up properly. 

That said, if you get any progress or find a good UK/USA CPA who also knows real estate I'd love their details!

As has been said, the competition is getting tougher, but so are the rising rents and steady appreciation!

On the other hand, if you have a professional property manager dealing with the property and a sufficient reserve to deal with vacancies, maintenance, etc, then I would say you were probably in a position to purchase more.with 8 + years of steady growth in the rental industry, I suspect we are headed for a change.

In terms of investing in the path of progress, it's a great strategy.  

Slow and steady growth and don't get sucked in by the Fear of Missing Out.

I free lance in my normal job so I'm trying to create a steady monthly cash flow. 

At the time, my decision to buy vs rent was predicated on the cheap price of building a home, as well as the phenomenal rental potential due to a steady stream of 3-year tenants from the base.

As long as you meet the credit requirements, have the 3 percent down paymentand have steady employment, you will likely be approved.

Please give us a progress report on your renovations week by week.