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

They can be fun but also time wasters as well I have only personally bought off auction.com 

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

Regardless of who you use for the insurance, be sure to review the condo declarations and bylaws with them to determine what the association needs to cover and what the unit owners are responsible for.

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

With the several paths that a real estate investor can take, I see a future of various possibilities where I learn how to profit personal my personal affinities, thus solving my issue of getting bored and losing drive and focus.Recently I went through a divorce.

Welcome to BP - Charlotte has a great real estate investing community both on here and in person events

Thanks for your response, @Michael Smythe.

Generally the listing realtor won't show your offer favourably with a vtb.I personally found the best owner financing comes from motivated vendors, in the private market. 

It also feels more personal with the video.