I hope this inspires someone who’s in a similar position—managing a busy profession and family life—who dreams of building wealth for their family while pursuing a purpose-driven lifestyle.I’ve already set my next big, scary, and audacious career goal—stay tuned, I’ll share more in the future!

Alternatively, you could pursue a hard money loan for rental financing which wouldn't require certain rental income to qualify. 

I'm a big fan of Dallas/Houston -- the strategy you pursue should be dependent on the property management resources you have in that market & your appetite for property maintenance (higher for STR's).

On top of all that, they could be deported or willingly return to their country and there's no way for you to pursue legal action against them if they leave damages or unpaid bills.

This challenge may cause you to take the path of least resistance and pursue a 2-4 unit with a residential mortgage.

I’m also pursuing my broker’s license, so I’d like to have some cash reserves when that time comes.

How long will your spouse allow you to waste money pursuing your dreams?

Petersburg, FL to Lumberton, NC to be closer to family and pursue investment opportunities.

You can pursue a quiet title post closing to clear this up and add value.

If you're interested in learning more about creative financing, you could check out the BP book "Wealth Without Cash" by Pace Morby.When getting started, I recommend narrowing your focus and choosing one specific investing strategy you want to pursue that makes the most sense for you right now.