Hi Shakti, As a lender we do work with US-visa holders as long as they have an established credit score in the US.

I do not use Rent Ready, but I know that it is a perk of my pro membership here and I am considering setting it up to help my tenant establish credit. 

Your best bet for that size will be local banks and credit unions, good luck.

Mortgage lending is highly competitive, and there are many newbie loan officers that will bend over backwards to get you to pull a credit report and pay for an appraisal.

Demand for February/March move-ins should see a notable uptick sometime in January, but you'll for sure see your strongest rental demand in late spring/summer.Your most recent post mentioned that you were going to look for someone for a 6-month lease - I think this is a great way to approach it to minimize vacancy loss while biding your time until we get into the higher demand summer months.Getting creative with your lease term and credits/concessions could also be a good way to solve a few potential problems in one shot. 

If you have any tips, tricks, or advice when it comes to flipping, BRRRRing, or development, we would greatly appreciate it!

Your local credit union or bank should be able to help you with that 

Student housing tips include clear lease terms, property durability, turnover, communication, market trends, and financial stability.Good luck!

What's your credit score looking like?

If you develop a great relationship with local credit unions, you'll be surprised by what all they're capable of.