That specific bank may have additional internal overlays.

You will have significantly better results farming internationally in a country where the farming practices aren't as advanced.

Are any real estate professionals making the venture to the NAHB International Builder's Show this January in Orlando, FL? 

Which companies do you recommend which offer this service to international investors?

I'm also interested in interning, Russ; however, I don't see a phone number in your profile.

Even-though I help international investors buy US real estate I more than happy to discuss to benefits of NZ property investing over Australian properties.

See if any of the investors need an intern in exchange for mentoring. 

And the statement about feeling shady implied you were feeling pressured, either internally or externally, to do something you didn't really like.Just my 2cents.Secure funding, either conventional or hard money, then put it under contract.

Have you seen legislation being passed in some states imposing restrictions on landlords rights. 

Hi, as an international resident interested in real estate investing in the US, with no credit or bank history there, I wonder if I could get a motgage over a  first property bought cash, in order to get leverage for a second property?