Have you spoken to an immigration lawyer about your options? 

With a family and kids the best house hack is a house and cottage or duplex option.

While a western WA deal might not meet some Midwest cf metric like 1%, it will be above the market cap rate or below FMV of comparibles and give you options. 

Look into local tax incentives and financing options, and reach out to local real estate groups or mentors to better understand the market.Good luck!

This helps you stand out from the typical lowball inquiries the agent may have received.After the walkthrough, if you’re ready to move forward, explain your reasoning.

Google permit expeditor or ask the county who typically is used.4.

If you're still in college and working with an FHA loan, a duplex can be a solid option.

As for financing, make sure to explore options for using rental income to qualify, and be prepared for a 20% down payment.

@Ezra Avery you might want to read below to understand Classes of Property/Tenants.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

Is there a month-to-month option?