Regarding Section 8 and grants, it's best to find other investors who specialize in this niche in your local market.

Look for "Pitch-Free" policies, supportive communities, and smaller, specialized meetups.

Most real estate agents interested in investing themselves work in the commercial brokerage field; however there’s no inherent reason an agent interested in residential investments can’t specialize in same.  

Research whether or not you need any special licensing, registration, or zoning to operate your home in this way.5. 

There's always a shortage of deals in the market, specially now.Good news is that once you gain some traction, you'll be able to buy better lists, a power dialer and even hire a VA to help you find qualified seller leads (I run a call center for Real Estate).

**Request an International Credit Report**: Some companies, like Nova Credit, specialize in transferring foreign credit scores to U.S. equivalents.

At the same time, talk to multiple lawyers in your area--your area--that specialize in evictions and are in that court room ---your specific areas court room--all the time. 

Also, I know those who’ve gotten hit with special assessments that wiped away cash flow and some. 

I specialize in off-market distressed real estate.

Dive into syndications and private placements as a passive LP partner.Birmingham was my first out-of-state investment experience, so it holds a special spot for me.