Better have cash on hand ... Banks in the USA are chilly to ''investors '' ...
When I bought my 170K condo in Pompano Beach ( on the intracoastal ) , there had been nine previous offers ( 200K to 240K ) that were void due to lack of financing ...
I offered 170K , including furniture ( 1200 sq. ft ) all cash , offer valid for 24 hours ( I was leaving shortly ) .
Accepted, but the KEY word is CASH ....
Here, I bough 2 rental prpoerties ( 380K to 430 K ) with 20% down ... They are cash flow positive.
To see if you deal makes sense, check my mortgage calculator at :
http://www.pdgcash.com