As mentioned it can be difficult to get another FHA loan if you have one currently unless you have a job transfer, family size increase, etc.

How difficult is it to transfer properties under my name to an LLC at a future date?

If targeting new construction, keep searching for an extended period of time until you find a builder that has a good deal, avoid builders that clearly will be difficult to work with, it was easy to spot.

I know they can be very difficult to manage, and many of them are old.Self storage and industrial are two niches that I think you should also consider.

85% on a foreign national will be super tough and your credit won't qualify for 85% its already difficult to get 85% on a DSCR property not being a foreign national.

Instead I would look into shadowing different careers in real estate.

I get it, sometimes it's not that difficult and I have months without calls.

I’ve learned to start the permitting process early and keep a close eye on inspection timelines to avoid bottlenecks.It can be difficult to find contractors who are not only skilled but also reliable and available when you need them.

With unpermitted base what i found it is even more difficult to evict if they are non paying and worse off all you might need to cough up some massive relocation of $18k in state of CA.

That will give me peace of mind, especially since I am self-managing with a demanding primary career that is not in RE.