It's important to address any issues before they become bigger problems.4.

The issue I have with the premise is that Zillow and all the aggregate sites would not exist without MLS.

These issues create conflicts that affect your work in ways you are likely blind to.

You want a desirable location plus with minimal sloping/grading issues and minimal trees.

Bryce Muller posted a link to a site he made that addresses some of those issues at https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/921/topics/1174578-migr...

As a Texan I had to learn about things like Rampart fireplaces and earthquakes, and you'll learn more about our foundation issues and the primary bedroom preference downstairs here.

They typically have a past due balance from a mortgage that has not been paid for several months or other issues that take money to clean up. 

Anyone who has rented out to immigrants before, thoughts on considering this?

This could potentially get around that issue.

We started the journey last year Sept 2023.The deal closed mid November, after a 2 months journey to find the perfect property (price/Cash Flow/appreciate) and closed on it.Made her aware the holidays isn't the time for renters to move, however, once W2 taxes were issued in January 2024 she would get a tenant.She is officially a landlord!