I’m not telling you this to brag, I’m telling you this to excite you and because it is possible for you too.

Rental income is subject to tax, but it is also possible to deduct many costs related to owning and maintaining rental property, including property management fees, repairs, and mortgage interest payments.Additionally, for those investors holding properties in Germany for the long-term, the country's capital gains tax law is attractive.

First thing I'd look is the zoning for that property to ensure ADU/multifamily is even possible.

With that being said, I personally know several people who've had tenants that stop paying their rent and try to hang around for as long as possible. 

Obviously I can start pitching every person I come across, but my goal with this post is to be as efficient and particular as possible with who I contact.Context: This is for a single family flip in the San Diego market.

I've talked to two local agents about possible price points to list at, but it almost seems like they are pulling numbers out of a hat.

I'd love to chat and see what's possible in today's market.

With your experience and possible skillset, perhaps finding a company to sponsor you for a green card may be a better option? 

Explore the possibility of doing liability insurance instead, if you don't have much equity it may be your best, and much cheaper option.  

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.