Although, this is a bigger investment @235k than the original loan amount of $170k, I am thinking of it as if why not save that $1212/month for a year, giving me about $14,500 to invest in another property per year, via house-hacking and say it even comes out to a purchase price of $170k, I could again hopefully enjoy some cash flow and tax benefits while that asset will (hopefully) appreciation to an estimated $330k (22 years @3% appreciation).

Whether guilty or not, the legal fees and time involved would not be pleasant. 

Originally posted by @Jen H.

I suggest you sell the property, walk away with the cash at right around $150,000 after sellers fees, pay off the debt that you are in, and then keep the rest to purchase a property when you get back into the states for either living/renting.

Originally posted by @Umar Javaid:Welcome to the BP Community @Thad Stauffer Thanks Umar.

You can get a little higher with HELOCS or by paying higher fees and rates.  

However, they want a $5,000.00 fee to join their group.  

Hi Bea,HomeAway has stated that the average management fee is 24%, but that isn't necessarily the average effective rate after additional fees.

My credit union does home equity loan but there is a $300 up front fee . 

Originally posted by @Dan Lieffort:Hey Guys,I'm considering my first real estate investment in a Duplex in West Palm Beach, FL.