While the co-signers add some security, the family’s newness to the U.S. and uncertain job situation make them a higher risk overall. 

Once you go under contract, (here in Texas) fine a title company that works fast that you can trust, even before the contract is assigned know if they work with wholesalers and how they can help you.

.: Hello,Did anyone received post closing audit from mortgage company.

If so, self-managing properties might not be the best use of your time - In any case, I'd encourage you to talk to multiple local property management companies, keep the above in mind, and understand how they approach management.In my experience, property management isn’t just about finding the right tenant or collecting rent—especially in a tenant-friendly state like Rhode Island.

You're using a company to manage tenant phone calls/inquiries and then send in vendors for repairs.

I will be furnishing one side for now and leasing to a mid term rental until i get a property management company that will work the property or get it leased out to students What was the outcome?

He's an investor himself and recently left his role as partner at the largest firm in the area to start his own company.

There aren’t many residential development companies operating at this level, which reduces competition and risk.

Some people love the larger companies and some people prefer the smaller ones.  

I have learned a lot over the last ~6 months about furnishing a property, managing/pricing a rental, understanding the ins and outs of Airbnb/Furnished Finder, and analyzing real estate investments generally.My business idea is to use that knowledge and start a company that does the following:-Furnishes properties for investors who want to turn their LTR into a MTR/STR, new homebuyers who want to house hack, or just any investor needing a rental furnished.