@Salome DitmarsThe advise you received on your post will take you some time to process.

Quote from @Franky Na: Hi All,I am in the process of purchasing my first investment property in Texas.

-repeat the process every year by acquiring one house every year with the appropriate income qualification

Mitchell,I am going to give you some advice to help you avoid getting to far into the DSCR process and losing money. 

During the due diligence process, did the buyer walk the property, unit by unit?

True, Republicans in 2025 will control the White House and both chambers of Congress.You can easily Google how the legislative process works or just trust my Cliff Note: having a simple majority usually does NOT assure that Congress passes any bill, including tax bills.

The landlord can then proceed with the eviction process in court if the tenant does not remit payment.

For the historic district, I would just make sure that you fully understand what requires approval and what that process looks like.

How long does the legal process take, and can we move in and live in the unoccupied floors while the situation is being resolved? 

They typically require a higher down payment and come with slightly higher interest rates, but they streamline the process for investors with nontraditional income.Finally, for long-term scalability, you might want to connect with lenders specializing in expat or foreign income borrowers.