I work with a lot of MTR investors and what I am seeing frequently with multifamily acquisitions, particularly with new investors, is that they often test the property just like you're mentioning, as a way to dip their toes in the water and see what works in their area and for their personal style.

I don't personally care about checks anymore so that wasn't an important feature for me. 

Thing is, you need to understand it's going to a difficult way to earn a living.

I’ve read quite a few posts about foreign investor financing but most seem to deal with non-citizen investors without US credit or personal tax filings.

Assume you have cash currently earning 4.6% in high yield savings.

LOVE offering my Airbnb guests amenities like a pool, spa, sauna, laundry, picnic area, etc; without having to personally maintain those items.3.

You will still earn on them. 

And assuming a 0% return on the $200k you could have in the bank earning $10k/year if you sold. 

He never picks the student that just wants to earn $x / month in passive cash-flow.  

Hi Everyone,I am looking to get started with doing rental arbitrage with my cousin who is a Green Card holder, however, I am on a H1B Visa which restricts my ability to earn income "actively".