At that point you can decide if you want to max out on your first property or be conservative and just borrow what you feel comfortable based on the payment.

I have been successfully renting out 3 rooms in my single family home while living in the unfinished basement for a little over two years now.

The government (so far) will not force you to live with people you don't get along with.Likewise, you don't have to subject yourself to the health risks.

I don't live in the US and I don't have another income in the US (such as employment or earned income), but I have a property that was rented starting in September 2023.

Finding someone that is trustworthy that will do all of that while you are living out of area, and providing money and the lot has value.

Congratulations @Megha Agarwal we have 2 STR’s in Lake Harmony as well and live about 2hr’s away.  

I have been successfully renting out 3 rooms in my single family home while living in the unfinished basement for a little over two years now.

I knocked on the door and stepped back a little ways so she would feel more comfortable coming to the door.

At some point, you may decide to pay off properties so you are 100% cash flow and living off the income.

I understand that I should have a separate bank account from my personal checking/savings, but based on my research, this first deal won't necessarily provide cashflow with me living in one of the units (it will when I move out).