Other people in the lending space might have better answers, but some lenders quote taxes, insurance, etc. to fully understand the monthly cash burden and ensure you know it as well.

If you want direct 1:1 access to experts to support you and access to people and coaches that can expose you to a completely new growth path, then bite the bullet and invest in yourself. 

During the refi boom I had people cancel on their lender and switch with me after they had signed closing documents(this was during the 3 day right of rescission for the VA loan) you may incur costs such as the appraisal, but other than that you shouldn’t owe anything to the lender.

You don't need to be in the trades or have a background in construction, or finance, or anything else.

Lenders won't require U.S. credit history however may require a foreign national credit report, and 2 trade lines opened and active for the past 2 years.

MANY people have wishful thinking and do not correct whatever is keeping them from getting a mortgage. 

There are quite a few investors who attend that meeting and usually a few contractors.If you need any other referrals for your team let me know. the people on our team are great at what they do.

I chuckle everytime I see people in real estate want to remain "anonymous" as it is nearly impossible unless you have a boat ton of money to spend on remaining anonymous. 

I always send people in the direction of @Amanda Han she is among the best in the nation when it comes to serving real estate investors. 

Those people will come up with the money if they're forced to.