If you ask questions and have a genuine interest in helping them solve the problem, the negotiations can almost take care of themselves.

Hi,I am new to RE Investing and would like to check if following numbers makes sense or am I missing anything:Property Details : 3/2 TownhomeIncome: $2800Expenses = $2700 (approx)Here is the break down.Mortgage + Tax +Insurance = 1800HOA = 265Vacancy = 5 % per month = 140Repairs + Cap Ex = 200PM = 10% per month = 280Total Cash Flow : $100I can get greater cash flow if I manage myself but I am not planning to do it.I am thinking of getting HELOC and buy a new primary residence and rent this one.

Partnerships are like marriages so tread carefully as you have seen alot of marriages end badly.

What financing options are out there for us to take financing against one of our properties being non US residents with no credit history?

RE is nothing but numbers, if they make sense buy it, who cares where it come fromGood luck  

I invest in a lot of cities, so I'm not speaking with just a single experience; these agents are pushy, don't care about your best interest, they just don't want to spend too much time and not see a deal get done.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Work out your numbers carefully and make sure your ARV and the rent will allow you to exit with most of your initial investment in your pocket.

@Jesse GrimUsing a hard money lender (HML) could potentially speed up the process of accessing funds for your fix and flip projects, but it's essential to weigh the pros and cons carefully.

I'd keep my primary residence and pay it off.