You’d need a clear exit plan and enforceable lease terms to protect your investment.Think about the following:Tenant Risk – Can they truly recover financially, or will you face another eviction situation?

If you elect to use a VA loan, that typically means you don't plan to put any money down.

Are you planning to sell the house after you finish the rehab or rent it out? 

You understand some of the basic concepts, but also have some giant holes in your plan.

They were thinking of planning another one that required massive loans (7 figures). 

🙌Once goals are set, it's time to reverse-engineer investment plan.

Alternatively, if you’re using QuickBooks Online with a plan that includes the "Payments" feature, you can collect rent directly through QuickBooks while staying on top of your bookkeeping

I want to have a game plan in action prior to reaching out to lenders. 

In addition to your down payment, plan for closing costs (around 2-5% of the purchase price) and set aside at least 3-6 months of expenses for repairs, maintenance, and vacancies.

It's just a matter of time until they orchestrate an updated immigration plan.