This was a pre-existing structure so we went with the flow designing it. 

From google: “The Fair Housing Act (FHA) does not apply to certain types of rentals, including: Owner-occupied buildings: If the building has four or fewer units and is owned by the person who lives there Single-family homes: If the owner rents or sells the home without using a real estate agent, and they own no more than three homes Religious organizations: If the property is only available to members of the organization's religion Private clubs: If the property is only available to members of the club Senior housing: If the property is designated for people who are at least 55 years old Even if a property is exempt from the FHA, it must still comply with the law's ban on discriminatory statements, notices, or advertising.

This platform is designed to greatly assist you in networking and gaining knowledge about real estate.

Why are you looking to buy such a big house to rent, the numbers usually won't work unless you go nuts on the design.

Living and working overseas can present unique challenges when it comes to securing financing, but there are definitely loan options designed for situations like yours.

What type of MEP work are you putting into the design for getting the sewer, water, power, and internet (assuming you're not extending gas) to the inside of the building? 

I am interested in interior decorating / designing and residential drafting.

This appears to be another article designed to capture eyeballs by creating controversy. 

Furthermore, you will have some passive activity loss limitations to deal with, presuming that you do not qualify for the "Real Estate Professional" designation in the next two months.

Agreed, I think these articles are primarily made as clickbait and designed to give homebuyers false hope of an impending housing crash.