@Mike Lattier no doubt there is a time advantage in real estate, just like in any investing, the sooner you start the better.That being said, there are plenty of stories of 25 year olds that move fast and have enough income to retire by 30.

I would go talk with an immigration lawyer or your local HUD as I doubt anyone here has much experience with asylum status home buying.Goodluck!

I'm currently looking at a house near me that is on the market for $34,000 and needs to be renovated but I doubt it would take more than $20,000.

I highly doubt your commercial retail space is a 10 cap.Furthermore, I have family that has looked into buying in OC for YEARS.

If no bites...I doubt is a good deal. 

@Charlie MacPherson no doubt about it, what I wrote in haste was wrong! 

I feel like I do understand the terms provided in the AOS, however I am finding myself doubting myself as I have no experience.I appreciate the advice, will update with my path forward

Unless it is a break in , which I doubt since it is on the 3rd floor  I would ask her what it was and then charge her.   

That strategy has worked well for the last 5 years but I doubt it will last much longer.Also, just about every syndication I look at gets 2-4 years of interest only on their loan.

IDK but I kinda doubt you'll be incarcerated.