IF the total cost is less than 75% of the ARV, then you should be able to refinance most of your initial cost.

Your taxable gain / loss will be sales price less cost to sell less your adjusted basis.

@Cory M.Depends what kind of banking you need, but after searching high and low state department federal credit union (with an American citizens abroad membership first, like 100 bucks) and capital one have worked best for me to avoid the nightmare you mention of trying to deal with US banks from outside the US.

I feel that even if I work less, my money will go further and I can save more.

I want to offer me purchasing their home  but I dont want to go the bank route because I can't afford to put a downpayment more than 50k & have a mortgage of 7k.  

Some of my larger homes are experiencing more guests than we can sleep. 

When the lease is fulfilled, the security deposit will be returned to the LEASE SIGNERS, less any repair costs and unpaid charges.

My approval odds aren't great, I'm a first time investor without any exciting financial history. 640 credit.

Continuation,Or is it more or less on the builder to build their floorplan in the area of your desire? 

I would also opt for a taller faucet set into the edge of the sink rather than the countertop.