He's not an accredited investor so he can't deduct losses on personal income. 

My only suggestion with Zillow is to TRIPLE check the persons Identity (Have them show you their driver license during a showing), Call their last landlord, and call their employer.

Does this person have a business license?

HI Conner, I have a home gym in personal home and I love it! 

Just found out about the pros and cons of turnkey investing and what it is, would you personally go for a turn key companie to manage your properties or do you have a more efficient way of taking care of your investment while being out of state.

However, if you prefer to meet in person and not over zoom or some other digital means, that would be a consideration.

I was confused about how to file taxes and separate tax deductibles from personal and business filing, as a H1B holder.

As an escrow person that appears to be a scam.

It works over time, but the problem I see there is that you are consuming junk as well as having to make decisions on what is actually valuable information.There are plenty of opinions on how to do such on Bigger Pockets, but a lot of those opinions are misguided or wouldn't apply to you.You can do joint ventures with successful investors.

I would personally rent if it is temporary so you don't mix a personal and investment decisions.