The more lead credits you purchase at once the more you save.

@Ben Cochran I hope you have factored STR tax savings into your cashflow and ROI as it can be significant.

The more money you save, the lower your monthly payment because the more you can put down.This is really great advice....some of the best. 

PropStream has a really awesome driving for dollars app that allows you to save properties that you driveby and then export the list when you get home.

The downside is they usually come with higher interest rates and shorter loan terms.Partnerships or Co-signers: If your husband or a trusted partner has U.S. legal status and credit history, they might be able to co-sign or help with financing.Cash Purchases: Since you have savings in Canada, you might consider using that for your first property, especially for a smaller rehab project.Foreign National Loans: Some lenders specialize in providing loans for foreign nationals.

Quote from @Eli Ling: thank you, what do you think of this email:I understand your concern about the ceiling leak and your assumption that it might be coming from my apartment.Since we both want to resolve this issue, I suggest contacting the HOA to involve a neutral third party who can determine the actual source of the leak.

This saved my skin on the exit!

Why can't you save $50 - $100,000 per year for investing?

It’s given me the opportunity to save and prepare for my next upcoming purchase.I’ve gotten the units from $750x2 and $800x2 to a consistent $900. current mortgage is $2500 monthly, refinancing to a conventional and removing mortgage insurance should bring me to $2100. 

Practice tips include budgeting, saving, and leveraging strengths.