If not, you'll likely need to sign at the US consulate/embassy... and those appointments often need to be scheduled well in advance.

I've done this with my properties because I'm well known in my small town and don't want people to know what I own.

I called a lawyer but they didn't even know as it was too specific of a situation.Want to avoid putting myself in a bad spot and make sure I handle ESAs well in the future.

You could front the down payment as well as monthly payments to the seller, then charge interest on them.

I don't find even this split worth my time, even as a listing, on my last rental listing I was stood up well over a dozen times last minute!

Thank you for your reply and so well organized thoughts. 

This could be happening to you as well. 

If you want to establish a long term relationship with someone who lives eats and sleeps creative financing and loan products - I recommend getting in touch with a well-versed broker who manage the relationship and introduce you to competitive products in the market.

Well, here goes nothing.

Bought under value and currently adding a couple more homes and have brought two new tenants in as well What was the outcome?