When you're on a temporary visa, especially without a clear path to permanent residency, the risk involved can be substantial—both financially and legally.

You are buying a primary residence so should be able to take advantage of an FHA backed loan.

It is not uncommon to have to park blocks away from your residence.  

I do have experience with significant home renovation but for a personal residence, based on my experience with this I would prefer to buy a property built after 1970 if possible but not sure if that's realistic, the only deals I could seem to find from the MLS are very old houses which I know often brings more challenges with the renovation.Would appreciate any references or suggestions anyone has, so far I've only invested in rental properties that were already in good condition bought with a loan.

Investment Info:Single-family residence wholesale investment.

We are just getting going..and my only experience is with buying my current and past primary residences! 

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

I find many of those residents tend to stay for long periods of time because it is so difficult to find properties that will accept their voucher.

Purchase price: $8,000 Cash invested: $2,000 I purchased 2.5 acres of Raw Land in Joshua Tree, less than ten minute drive from the park and downtown area in 2018.Purchased via seller financing.2k down with monthly installments to pay out rest.Current similar lots are selling for around $65kI plan to hold long term Would eventually love to develop something on the land-either an art park or residence.

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.