Finding someone who understands the 70% rule, the 1% rule, the BRRRR strategy, etc seems to be the challenging part for me so far.

I should add that I am in California, but if you follow the rules and read the contracts (and have an assist from a legal team), its not that bad.

@Ceasar Rosas My plan is to buy the first one live in it until I have enough capital built for the next DP, then as long as there’s no rule saying I have to stay in the first residence for X amount of time, I would occupy the second prop and fully rent the first.

Laws often restrict ownership of property by foreigners, meaning you may not be able to own more than 49% of a property.

Steering clear of a discrimination lawsuit is easy if you follow a few simple rules. 1.

It passes the 50% rule, and It's on a pretty big lot. 

The remaining $250k is subject to regular ole rental real estate rules and there is no limit of mortgage interest.

Also, is this type f property subject to the same 2 year owner occupied restrictions when selling the property to avoid capital gains?

I would rule out #1.  

Zoning rules will be VERY important to your effort.