Let me know if my experience can be of any help to you. 

Once you are ready, I would start talking to multiple lenders see what works best for you, it would be great if you found a lender that has experience with house hackers! 

I don’t have much experience but that will never hinder my abilities or hunger.

Is this out of personal experience or is this just based on observation of the marketplace?

Someone with experience with visa holders being passive business owner and investor.

How has your experience been with them? 

If you have experience with long-term holds on the northside and are willing to look at a couple of the deals I've analyzed and share your insights, I'd be very grateful.In the meantime, I'm starting to think creatively about other strategies - looking for off market deals, pooling funds with friends, etc.

I've had my share of low income experiences to never ever rent in an area where I have to collect my rent with a baseball bat unless a unique section 8 opportunity. 

It is all based on the contacts and experience that you have to make your investment a success.

If you have experience in wholesaling or real estate investing, your insights would be invaluable in helping me navigate these initial steps.