The average person would be shocked but even our enemies like Iran and Russia are still buying our assets through shell companies. 

Consider using an FHA loan to secure a 1–4 unit property with just 3.5% down and take advantage of tax benefits by living there for at least two years.

See the chart from Fair Isaac Company (FICO) below: FICO Score Pct of Population Default Probability 800 or more 13.00% 1.00% 750-799 27.00% 1.00% 700-749 18.00% 4.40% 650-699 15.00% 8.90% 600-649 12.00% 15.80% 550-599 8.00% 22.50% 500-549 5.00% 28.40% Less than 499 2.00% 41.00% Source: Fair Isaac CompanyAccording to this chart, investors should use corresponding vacancy+tenant-nonperformance factors of approximately 5% for Class A rentals, 10% for Class B and 20% for Class C.To address Class C payment challenges, many industry "experts" are now selling programs to newbie investors about how Section 8 tenants are the cure.

If the company you are using is not YOUR company, you can share links in the group.

I have noticed that as companies they grow, their quality and attentiveness tend to decrease. 

Next to impossible without a property management company or a ton of experience in rehabs.

@Chungying ChuIf you want more liability coverage, ask your insurance company if you can increase it.

Plus, there's huge appreciation potential here since there's so many companies moving/developing here (Intel headquarters, Amazon, FB, Google, Nationwide, and recently Anduril).

-secured card is a smart start.

If you are new and don't have a clue, then I would certainly recommend them or some company that can guide you through things until you have an understanding.