May be worth it to check with a cost segregation company (depreciation) and start scouting property management companies.Someone smarter than me could probably tell you about taking a HELOC out to fund the next investment property in TN.

Hopefully in just a few years the cash flow can help fund your Primary rehab and enlargement.

Almost an impossible way to “get started” as you’re going to need full purchase price in cash on hand or a HML willing to instantly fund you. 

Almost every reputable lender is going to have a draw process for any lender funded rehab portion. 

Loan To Value (LTV) will be lower than it would be as a US citizen.

we did the first 3 in a 18 month period we used internal funds so no debt.. these were 350k to 400k all in projects.. so U need cash to be a spec builder or you need investors if you dont have cash..

Again, treating folks with housing support funds with the same dignity and respect as everyone else, usually nets quality clients that listen and do their best to follow the rules.

For active investments I advocate considering how you can diversify WITHOUT ceding your competitive advantage nor the superior profitability of the niche your in.As an example my business is running an investment fund and syndication high interest commercial mortgage loans secured by income producing real estate. 

Toxic waste site on Super Fund List  6.

We have found what works and repeat it as much as funds allow.