There is a new bill being proposed hopefully eliminating Pmi if that gets passed that would be a game changer .

Of course the high crime statistics cannot be ignored in these cites, however I'm planning to buy only in the nicer/low crime neighborhoods which hopefully eliminates most of the crime risk.I was wondering if any of you could provide feedback on comparing these 3 cities.

Splitting the gift across multiple years may reduce immediate tax reporting but requires appraisals, legal documentation and proper structuring.If the house is highly appreciated, holding it for inheritance may be more tax-efficient because the recipient would receive a stepped-up basis to the FMV at the time of your passing, eliminating much of the capital gains tax liability.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

It eliminates extra paperwork for foreign investors and is better for them. 

That is completely eliminated with REI. 

Everybody is different, but the climate is tougher now as carriers begin to cull customers to eliminate unprofitable ones.  

If I put 10% down, with on time payments, I’ll have 20% equity in about a year or so, eliminating mortgage insurance.

Save yourself the brain damage, clear it out, convert it back, discover a whole new class of tenant you can now get and enjoy the ride of eliminating 70% of the hassles this property delivers. 

@Felicia JenkinsAlso, Padsplit will want you to eliminate any dining room, den, etc to add more bedrooms. 

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.