However, I've also been told by an immigration lawyer that if I own any property, that could affect my chances of getting an E2 visa if my H1B applications weren't successful.The intersection between immigration law, taxes and real estate is just really confusing and I'd like to talk to somebody who can give me legal and financial council on how best to invest (e.g set up an LLC so there are no properties under your name, get a property management company to prove passive income etc etc).

Look for a location that is near a cross road or has two way turn through lanes or traffic light at its intersection.

And the intersection of La Brea and Jefferson has been notorious for crime at the corner gas station. 

The house is adjacent to an empty commercial lot and main intersection which is a potential for a future buyout and now see businesses are starting to setup shop in this area, the neighborhood won a budget initiative recently.

The house is adjacent to an empty commercial lot and main intersection which is a potential for a future buyout and now see businesses are starting to setup shop in this area, the neighborhood won a budget initiative recently.

Useful for posting description and pictures.2) Street signs ($10.00. 2 Small arrows with address at major intersection and 1 big sign with phone number at front of property) = 30 calls.

You may want to avoid purchasing homes at busy intersections or near loud highways, businesses or venues.

I also advise setting progressively more specific alerts, so you know if something related to one interest pops up, but you also know when the Holy Grail thread pops up that relates to the intersection of alllll your interests.Since you're no newbie to the RE game, you're well ahead of most new members - you'll just have to learn the rules for the US, but the essence of successful passive RE investing is universal.If you have any questions about turnkey in general or the market down here in Birmingham, AL, feel free to reach out any time.Best of luck!

Indian school Road (major E-W street) and the 202 don't really intersect.  

Periodically, you can "convert" a 1031d property into your primary residence  by doing this you create an intersection with sec121 and with proper planning you can turn a significant amount of that tax deferred gain into tax free.