Most of the work is basically e-mails and web searching, sometimes you need a zoom or a call with a lawyer, servicer, realtor etc. and that can be done even with the time differences.  

RE agent said he does this whenever he can to remain liquid and not tie up too much cash into the house.

@Andrew P.  1) as  2022 is almost  here -  consider  completing and filing the 2021 tax returns asap  and  consider having the  schedule E  for the  rental income  show as much of a   positive  net  income as possible  ...this   might  increase your tax  exposure for the year but if the  result  is  that you will be able to line up a  HELOC on your primary  property , it could be worth it 2) a  traditional  cash out  refinance  will  have the same  issue   of using the tax returns  for the  qualifying ratios  - the LTV  ( loan to  value ) for a OO triplex  isnt  very high 3) recent FED  announcement  - 3  seperate  .25%  increases   expected for  fed rate  in  2022  - this means  HELOC / prime rate will increase  by the same  amount when  these increases occur 

I find it very interesting you took the time to look after these guys and you wrote an e-mail questioning them, which I really appreciate a lot!!

My favorite podcasts are, The Real Estate Guys and The Bigger Pockets Podcast. 

Can anyone refer me to resource where I can get a MI purchase agreement that can be sent and e-singed?  

We ended up having to liquidate the properties due to unaligned interest. 

Your cash is, which comes in 2 forms:  1 - Cash Flow (liquid) and 2 - Equity (solid). 

Do you still file a form E if you are taking advantage of the FEIE and/or foreign tax credit?

Send a lease for e-signature.