We have same credit score/history. 

Lessons learned is to ALWAYS have capital liquid for fixes and damages in the property and to always background check your tenant as a bank looks through your payment histories to give your the loan same with the tenants our current tenant has not missed a payment in 2.5 years, w/ a stable job and kids.

If you don't want to occupy, there are other options that look at the income potential of the property and do NOT factor in your income, employment history or DTI but you'll have a significantly higher minimum down payment - plan on 20% to be safe.

What type of loan would you recommend if I have no credit history since I don't live in the US?

That's not to say history will repeat itself, but as days go by everyone's got a heightened sense about money and more so since covid.

If so, you have options that don't require income and employment history like traditional financing does.

Since you're just starting out, look for credit cards designed for people with limited or no credit history.

This gives them a place to write down previous LL and rental history so you can call previous LL. 

. #3 duplex- Vacation rental with 3 months rental history.

Because you are living rent-free, have no housing payment, and no management history, and are buying this as an investment, you will not be able to count rental income to help you qualify, unfortunately.