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For my units, I usually look for someone with annual income 40x the monthly rent so I know they are financially secure. 

We have emails, video conferences, secure portals etc etc.We do have a physical office, and half of our clients are local.

Private lenders or even creating a small syndicate with a group of investors might also be worth exploring, especially since you can point to your uncle’s track record and your own experience managing rentals as a selling point.If timing is tight, you could look into a bridge loan to secure the property while figuring out a more permanent solution.

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. 

As a result, competing against seasoned investors in the multifamily space can be challenging, especially for newcomers or those with less capital to deploy.On the other hand, single-family homes (SFH) are typically the go-to choice for primary homebuyers, who are not always as cash-rich as investors but can still secure financing through conventional loans.

I’ll leave the higher-paying job solutions to the experts in that field, but I do believe both sides are important to address the larger issue.I appreciate your insight! 

You’ve heard from several experts I respect so nothing I say below is any reason to believe otherwise.

Additional escrow may be added for security for the seller.

This is exactly why you take a security deposit.