Each one has its pros and cons, so find what fits best with your goals and risk tolerance - this is the most important. 

Here's why I waited:Visa Uncertainty: With a temporary visa like an F1 CPT or even an H1B, there’s always a chance that, due to lottery outcomes or policy changes, the path to a green card could be delayed or not happen at all.

Hello @Michael Dallas,To verify the seller’s information, ensure you request these essential documents:Rent Roll (to confirm rental income and occupancy)Lease Agreements (to review tenant terms)Financial Statements (past 1-2 years, including income and expenses)Property Tax StatementsUtility Bills (if applicable)Maintenance Records and recent CAPEX reportsInsurance Policy DetailsInspection Reports (any recent or previous reports)These will help you confirm the property’s income, expenses, and condition.

Here’s a tip: Lowes usually has zero-interest financing sales 2 or 3 times per year.

And my current DTI is basically zero as I have no outstanding debt or living expenses right now.

I agree with the no carpet and Reynolds policy.

And had "only" 40% equity stake, partners with the other 60%, but via doing value-add each is at or near infinite rate of return (ie zero or near 0 capital into it personally). 

I have zero experience with section 8 tenants and have done as much research as possible to make my decision. just wanted to see what opinions you all may have or hear about your experience with section 8 tenants.Thank you in advance for your input!

Or you could end up going into a zero coupon DST to eat up the debt and use the rest of the cash to purchase a brick and mortar asset. 

No zero need waste of time and money