This 10k will decrease your rental income.  10k will not impact your flip profit. 

Certainly the margins are decreasing due to both increased government regulation and market saturation.But professionals like Neil Collins here in Portland, who self-manage effectively, and can deal with government wonkage effectively still have profitable margins.  

The addition of the passive income deduction will lower my taxes on an already decreased income tax rate.

All in the budget is looking to be around $400k.Are there any programs on a FHA construction loan to decrease the down payment below 3.5%?

From what I have read, you do not need a visa for temporary visit or business purposes.

They want convenience knowing they are renting and it is temporary. 

I would also give her any local agencies you know that may provide temporary help.

A few years later, I had the experience and portfolio of writing samples to work as an employee of a small temporary help agency.

Keep in mind a fully maxed out card may temporarily decrease your credit score but it will bounce back as soon as the balance is paid down.

If you get good tenants in your 4 unit that will greatly decrease how involved you will have to be.