Do away giving citizenship based on birth in the US.10. 

Based on your advice to newer investors, should I play the long term game by paying off my house early (2030)?

I think both of your strategies have merit, but here’s my take based on what you’ve laid out.Moving to a rent-stabilized apartment and renting out your condo as a mid-term rental could be a smart pivot, especially with its location near a hospital and LGA.

There is a house at a foreclosure auction that has a subordinate security agreement based on the national stabalization program NSP through NACA.

My credit should be the highest allowable also and I shouldn't have problems with approval.Ok, i shopped about 80 lenders (based on Fridays rates, market is closed so no live pricing)Conventional Full Doc loan you would be at 7.875% if you put 20% down (you said what the house was worth, but not your purchase price). 

I am currently based in Canada and am looking to embark on my real estate investment journey in the United States, specifically focusing on multifamily properties. 

It is DSCR based and no personal tax returns are required to qualify.

Based on some of the research done, I am inclined towards starting out with a small multi family investment property (2-4 multi family home).

That way you have a home base that isn't sitting vacant and you are producing income. 

For now, consult a CPA to determine the best structure based on your income and investment goals.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.