You can explain to the Realtor that if you don't do this, then it has to be a cash buyer and they will offer less.

You've got potential issues with noisy neighbors near you and flooding risks from units above you.

One way would be to start networking here on Bigger Pockets to see if anyone has something you're looking for that they would consider a low-down option to finance you into your first deal as a house hack.In any situation, the first thing to do is talk to a few LOCAL lenders who deal in the grant programs for First Time buyers. 

The rub of coarse is the buyer will inherit, what my realtor has deemed as " Over run" by squatters.

Knowing that it is a buyers market is super helpful and I won't be so shy about creating my "wish list."

The attention is invaluable to Toledo, and the analysis is reassuring to local homeowners and potential buyers and a great benefit to local economic development.City leaders must work diligently to take advantage of the positive notice and make reality match the prediction.

Thank you in advance.Hi Christian, You'd potentially be eligible for a foreign national loan however, we would just need to gather a bit more information from you, and about the deal you're working on.

You could also potentially look at a line of credit if you have enough equity in the properties, but again that would require appraisals. 

However, most buyers are looking on major sites like Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, etc.

We are looking at AL, TN or FL as potential first time investment properties and so far this company looks the best and the numbers they sent seem great as well, but I would some more insight if anyone has any.