My only concern is that I am under a work visa, which can be renewed, however I am not sure if for the lender that would represent a risk to have a loan for let's say 30 years.  

https://portugalbuyersagent.com/portugal-golden-visa-ending/....

One broker told me I need a residency visa (but couldn’t actually tell me which visa to get), another said I couldn’t get a mortgage at all (since I don’t live in the U.S.).

I would do the following, at a minimum:-request that he complete your rental application (hopefully you have a thorough application),-request identification documents (government-issued),-require that he provide you with proof of his visa status and the authorized length of stay,-verify his employment, income, and financial stability, and-contact his previous landlords for references.If he cannot satisfy these application requirements, do not approve.

My fiancée and I purchased our first home in 2017, and accidentally stumbled into about $125,000 of equity with it.

You also have ITIN not sure if you are familiar with that but its for his specific situation especially if he has family members and depending VISA or status.If you have anyone with or "without" a job living under a bridge for example you can still buy a home.

I am in Milwaukee, WI and I use the WLB lease format to sign fixed-term yearly leases with my tenants. Additionally, I have a "Notice to Vacate" section in my non-standard rental provisions indicating that tenant and ...

A lot of the popularity of Portugal and its real estate (prices) had to do with the golden visa, that's been abolished.3.

I am currently on an H2B non-immigrant work visa in the hospitality sector and am legally not allowed to have another job other than what is stated on my visa/petition. 

I talked to a girl from Asia today about development deals in our market in columbus through a visa fast track program from Vietnam. super interesting. hop on linkedin too great place to look at lots of structures and learn. super transparent no BS. we do city of columbus and city of miami