My next step after posting this is to reach out to a few similar hosts for the style of property I am looking to invest in and see how well they do on a personal level.

You need to look at your market and look at what the comps with same style pool are getting in that market compares to those without.

USICS together with the department of labor (DOL) require your employer to provide evidence that you possess a certain set of skill and that the employer has tried but cannot find a suitable local candidate.The H1B visa allows you to work (earned income) for your employer only.

Otherwise unsecured and specific types of SBA loans may be suitable.

This is the Checkbook control style LLC. 

Conversely, self-management saves money and offers hands-on experience, suitable for those with time and a desire for control.

Here is some information that might be helpful.Rent Collection/Property Management:For collecting rent from multiple tenants and managing your property, here are a few popular options:Cozy.co: This platform is free for landlords and provides rent collection, expense tracking, and even maintenance request functionalities.Buildium: This is more comprehensive and suitable if you ever decide to scale up and manage multiple properties.

I'm keen to understand if there are any factors or considerations that I may be overlooking which could be contributing to the difficulty in finding suitable renters.

BTR is good for long term rentals but for construction economies of scale it's pretty bad. they need to be on the higher density side of built to rent communities greater than 10 units per acre in townhome styles without garages in my opinion. it's a slow model and the entitlements take forever, BTR communities are suburban mostly which have lower rents and thus lower values.

I would first find a market that is suitable for you and showing signs of potential market growth.