If you been filing US tax returns while in Japan (legally you should have) then even with a lower credit score you could possibly get a loan. 

How would I distribute profits or will it be considered pass through income at new lower rate?

Unless your goal is to pay off the mortgage, then it's better off with lower tax.

To over simplify, historically  any coastal states will have a greater appreciation in value then in land states, however middle states have a greater possibility of cash flow, in part due to their lower entry price. 

@Cindy ChanIf your mother gifts it to you - your basis in the property is the lower of her basis or fair market value at time of transfer.Ex. she brought it for $100,000 10 years agoit is now worth $90,000Your basis if she transferred the property to you would be $90,000 + the cost of any repairs you made.If the basis did go down - I would prolly see if she can sell you the property.

They set up a phone call and I am sure they are going to lower the price.

Best way to offset this is to pay any credit cards before the statement cuts so they report zero balance and try to raise the limits thus lowering your overall credit utilization.

This property is in a safe, but lower income neighborhood. 

The condo I did in Ohio was done about 10 years ago and we got a range with controls up front and a refrig that was accessible with ease....a higher toildet, lower bathroom sink and roll in shower...that kind of modifications.I am quite new here and sure would appreciate any ideas or cost estimate that you might know about.Thanks so much....Phil

I'd still offer slightly lower, but here is my financial situation:-Currently paying $1600/mo on my personal home-I have $12k in cash, $8k in taxable investment accounts I can liquidate, I also have ~$30k in an Roth IRA.