However, required downpayments were typically 40-50%, and would be difficult without a residency visa.

@Nick AmYou also may want to consider other matters besides taxes, such as state law requirements for management companies and serving as a property manager, especially with a tiered structure.

I'm all about finding problems to solutions and figuring out how to make something work rather than simply conceding that it cannot work.

To intentionally reduce the leverage more than required is a foreign concept to me especially in the San Diego market.  

Simplicity: TDAs require minimal effort after initial setup, making them attractive for those seeking stress-free investment.For investors like myself, seeking both stability and growth, combining a TDA with real estate investments creates a diversified portfolio.

That would probably require a professional. 

Penalties of these Federal charges may include:30 years in prisonUp to $1 million in finesIt's a Federal crime.I'm not currently at foreclosure, but am recently out of state starting grad school, no income, and home needs repairs that I simply do not have the money to make.

What kind of seasoning is generally required as it relates to the rents/revenue as it relates to servicing the note, etc...I currently own one PadSplit (acquired via Subject-to) that has been up just over a month.

This figure includes allowances for heat, electric and any other utility that the tenat is required to pay and this is deducted from the FMR. 

On the other hand, self-education through books, podcasts, and free resources is cost-effective but requires discipline and a clear plan.