Visa and FinancingYou're correct that securing a mortgage might be challenging without legal status or a W2 job.

I'm Natalie, a senior in college who is moving to Miami for my full-time job.

A common rule of thumb is around $30 to $60 per square foot for light to moderate renovations.

Been using Propstream for over a year and it gets the job done.

Same with anyone who gets 20 experienced-backed responses to their question yet ghosts the thread. non response or proper thank yous on PM's have caused me to not do those anymore I might write one sentence but it is weird how common courtesy does not resonate  with so many people on SM or maybe just on this site..

And one more question I've worked with 3 REA thus far but so far none of them communicate timely (it usually take 2-3 days to get a response even when I'm letting them know I want to offer on a property) is this common?

It is very common for residents to note of issues within a week of move-in.  

Mark zuckerberg, bill gates and steve jobs also dropped out of college.

its pretty common .. in the PNW there are large communities and this pattern happens more than one might imagine..

It is a common area for investment property.