I want to build a small SFH or STR  on it. 

I work a lot with investors outside of the US from a tax perspective but from a mortgage perspective, as mentioned above hard money or DSCR is probably your best bet.

I guess it can save you some time managing, for example one tax bill, one insurance bill. 

You want to build a long-term portfolio, but traditional financing seems out of reach.

Yes, property taxes are higher for investors but not terrible. 

For client acquisition, positioning yourself as a thought leader through LinkedIn, webinars, and investor education can help build trust.

The absolute best way to avoid taxes is not earn income.  

Build up job skills, build up savings, and increase your W2 income.

I am also a huge fan of real estate and for the past 50 years there's been a way to combine both.By leveraging a Self-Directed IRA, real estate investors enjoy both the traditional advantages of property ownership and the additional tax benefits of retirement accounts, creating a powerful wealth-building strategy.

Purchase price: $275,000 Cash invested: $300,000 Sale price: $1,300,000 Luxury build in the city of Bellaire, ongoing project.