.), as well as previous two months of bank statements / investment accounts, whichever they'd like to provide (can they pay rent if they lost their job?).

In that case the extra cost of a home warranty is worthwhile to provide security in case of a significant issue.

A few suggestions/thoughts:- Ask your agent to provide you recent sales (last 12 months) of deals that would have met your criteria, starting with deals they were the broker on.

@Theresa McGallicherI recommend finding a tax strategist who specializes in real estate taxation and STRs.

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

There you can get the best financing terms, and work on a timeline that is more forgiving.Happy to provide more insight!

@Scott EwellLeveraged vs debt-free is a personal decision to some extent.Leverage will give you a higher ceiling on your investment, whereas debt free provides the lower floor.While I can't say which is best for you in particular; I can say that, in my experience, every majorly successful investor I've come across uses debt in their strategy to some degree.

This kind of work requires special skills that most of the people in this town don't have.  

The application is done with IRS Form W-7, and foreigners must provide original certified identification documents.IRS Form W-7IRS Form W-7 InstructionsThe IRS has 'Certified Acceptance Agents' who are authorized to certify foreigner investors’ original documents and process the application.

In CA, landlords provide microwave, ove, dish-washer, washing/drying machine and gardening.Let me know what you think.