@Alicia Hensley  not the case what you have is laws that WA and OR passed about 5 years ago that relate to buying a property in Foreclosure.. they are anti equity skimming laws. and there are HARSH penalties .. you would be best served to understand the laws prior to engaging in this activity. .DO NOT take anyone on a website forum like BP's advice as gospel... they are not the ones who will have to answer to the authorities you will. 

Check online reviews, ask for references, and verify their credentials with relevant authorities or industry associations.Verify property ownership: Ensure that the wholesaler has a legal right to sell the property they are offering.

Except as may be required by a court of competent jurisdiction or other governmental authority or as otherwise required by applicable law, rule or regulation (“Applicable Law”), Investor shall, and shall cause its affiliates and each of their respective agents and representatives to, maintain in strict confidence the existence and terms of the Outstanding Notes, the Purchased Assets, the Master Investor Agreement, the Indenture, the Underlying Loans and this Agreement (collectively, the “Confidential Information”).

Who DOES care is your taxing authority if you are getting a homestead exemption.  

I went to a class last week put on by a section 8 housing authority for landlords.

And second, they couldn't speak specifically without authorization on that loan, but the rep said it was likely the PMI would stay on the loan.

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I'll further add I'm not an attorney.The one thing that raises the ire of authorities around here is landlords renting out illegal units.

You won't need a special visa or authorization.