However, between the much lower mortgage interest rate in Europe and a better tax treatment in the US, I'd choose the former.

It includes HVAC filter and a few 'free' things (like one free lock out or something like that).

Here's the breakdown:Financing: We used a seller carry deal with 25% down ($100k), a 30-year term (balloon in 10 years), and a 4.68% interest rate.

Once you find someone willing to let you shadow them, approach it with professionalism and a willingness to learn.

Id keep looking if it was not an approved short sale ( even an approved short sale takes a very very long time and theres no guarantee that you will even close on the house after months of waiting). q1)There are plenty of non traditional lenders that could offer you construction financing if the numbers make sense but it will cost you with points and a higher rate.

That makes a real difference.Initially we had one originator, one part-time processor, and a part-time admin assistant. 

Hello,I am a Software Engineer and a Real Estate Investor working on a tech product for the real estate mortgage brokers.

For a cash out refi, you are generally limited to 75% LTV and rates right now are in the mid 7s for good credit and a DSCR over 1.0. 

If you still want to rent out your other bedroom you can have a tenant in the opposite side AND a roommate which would give you two income streams.

@Alex Houser You need more numbers and a proper inspection to justify the price.