Here’s a breakdown to address your questions:30-Year Fixed-Rate Loan for Non-Residents: While traditional 30-year fixed-rate loans might be harder to qualify for as a non-resident citizen, non-QM lenders offer flexible options.

Another thing is a small detail like who pays the ACH fee can be a choice to go to you or tenant.

Use a mix of traditional financing, private equity, or joint ventures to balance debt levels.

I wholesale to people with lenders that pay the wholesale fee all the time...if it's a DSCR loan then the fee goes on their side...if it's a traditional lender then my fee goes onto the seller side and I still get paid...

The people you surround yourself with will either propel you or hinder you, the choice is ultimately yours to make.

If so, your choices become much more limited.Any other areas of interest? 

I am in the camp that anyone can be found rather easily but it's a choice of your comfort level and what your desired outcome is.  

IMOSpeaking anecdotally here; I had 2 clients this time last year rent out SFR both in Northland, both in Staley HS district. one was a tighter sq foot 3 bed 2 bath traditional split.

It reasonably allows us to forecast the combination of traditional W2 earnings + a growing real estate portfolio and model out corresponding tax considerations. 

Traditionally if you want to hedge against inflation, RE is a great choice.