The only way is to make everyone in the US with a Home Owners policy to contribute to a National Pool of Flood Insurance.

I would think with a good % down payment there are more possibilities in most countries.In the US I am looking at a 'Foreign National Mortgage Loan' at the moment.

Germain Depository Institutions Act of 1982 gives relatives inheriting a mortgaged home certain rights.

Its definitely an interesting market with the population growth averaging in the top 3 - 5 for urban areas nationally but I completely agree with your sentiments: population growth isn't everything (i.e.

My offer was rejected.I am a newbie and also a foreign national, investing long distance from another country.

If so, we would really appreciate any advice on which institutions/lenders to speak with, and contacts with specific bank/lender executives would also be greatly appreciated!

I do not know the Arkansas market, but nationally I know that Stewart Title and Chicago Title have always been investor friendly. 

@Frank Martino there are several national programs SFR investors use were a multi-state portfolio can be on a single policy. 

I would encourage you to look very close to the National Harbor area.  

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