This is a more advance tenant placement tactics people who lack the experience or with an innocent mind can't read others properly should do more often before they relying on their read. 

That said, green card is not a legal requirement for closing so buyer could waive this - though I don't see why they would unless deal is great for them.

In my 30 years doing this I’ve found that as long as you address each issue that comes up properly and do the repair needed to bring that part of the building up to current code then you will be fine.

Quote from @Alvin Sylvain: This could be a good idea if executed properly.

Leverage technology early and put everything in the cloud, so you can access info wherever you are.Make sure to get properly licensed and obtain E&O Insurance.

However, if you're a W2 high income earner or business owner, I can't imagine it makes any sense to flip houses, mail mass post cards, wholesale, or build lead gen websites with the value of your time being better spent other places (such as learning about real estate and increasing your income through proven means), such as at your 9-5pm or growing your business, and your real estate is a long term process and you don't need "home run" deals to qualify or make it work.

Take ownership of your mistake and learn to do the proper due diligence recommended above😊

The ban in Asheville proper started in 2016 though, and we don't seem to have more affordable housing as a result.

I have done quite a few brrrr, but the market interest rate results in large negative cash flow when properly allocating expenses for a sustained hold.  

Insurance is going to protect you financially from lawsuits, damages, total losses, and other scenarios we can't even begin to imagine until it actually happens.You'll want to have a broker you can work with and trust that will make sure you're properly protected in the event of a loss.