I am in Deal Flow, which is a mentorship/mastermind group led by Cam Cathcart. 

As a non-resident, I’m finding the process challenging due to factors like high upfront costs, foreign buyers’ taxes, and financing limitations.I’d love to hear your advice or experiences regarding:•Strategies to manage the high initial costs and foreign buyers’ taxes.

When purchasing a small multi family property as a primary residence.

Hello I needed some advice about my idea. I am located in new york city. I am looking to buy a condo or apartment in nyc five borough area or any neighbouring counties( Long Island, Westchester). The reason is because...

welcome @Cam Caraher and congrats on joining BP, this place is the start for many, sure was for me longer ago than I care to admit.I'm not personally in your market, although was born in dorchester and grew up in NH, but this is a great place to meet locals.If you have not already a great starting point is the Meetups posted here, just search for your area and see if any meetups are happening. 

Me and my wife currently have a primary residence (Single Family) in AZ that we acquired with a V.A loan. 

Based on what you shared, your current residence is already a great jump start to building wealth.

Put the profit towards a new Primary residence and ~$50k towards a rental property.2) Rent it out and eat the cash flow loss, hoping rents increase.

Quote from @Cam Schwartz: Hey Joel, I know others have run into similar issues with the BRRRR calculator.

When you buy a primary residence you are typically using a conventional conforming (fannie/freddie) type loan.