Most of my investors from Israel typically have made a visit to the US to open an account with Wells Fargo or they've worked with one of these attorneys or accountants to open it in Bank of America.

Another nice thing is that the management fees are also covered. 

I suggest you visit the local reia’s and network with people in the wholesale trade.  

It’s a really nice setup, and well ran.

I believe I was able to "win" the bidding war for a few reasons:- I had pre-approval of funds ready to go- I pulled the trigger ASAP when I realized it was a deal worth pursuing- I submitted an offer with an Escalation Clause- I submitted my offer with a nice personal touch that was tailored towards the sellerBest of luck!

It is owned by a Rabi that puts up visiting people there. 

It'd be nice if there were things I could do to get that credit score ready so that I am offered the best interest rates, I was wondering if that was something I could do to help boost it up.

I'll be owner occupying the finished garden unit and currently looking for tenants to occupy the nice and spacious 1st and 2nd floor units.

@Surya Kumar $15,000 for vinyl flooring in a $105K house is going to be some really nice flooring.  

Doesn’t mean that the house is necessarily vacant.Could be a rental, could be a second home that they occasionally visit.