I've been fortunate that I haven't lost money lending through my retirement accounts....yet......but I have lost money lending outside of it.The more lending you do, the more likely it is that someone will not pay you back so just be prepared for that.

In the last few month we had 2 visits of officers from the Special Enforcement office, the first time I spoke with them they said they were just trying to see the airbnb listing to make sure it was in compliance with their requirements, I had guests in the room and I didn't let them in.

Specifically one that specializes in investor-focused lending.

Known for its "Blue Light Specials," the discount chain was once a retail powerhouse with over 2,000 stores across the U.S.

A construction or real estate attorney specializing in builder disputes would be best.

Prepare a few questions, introduce yourself as a beginner, and focus on building connections.

If so, I’d love to hear about your experience and any recommendations you might have.If anyone else has suggestions or knows a realtor who specializes in working with investors, I’d greatly appreciate your insights!

While passive rental income is possible, managing it across borders can be tricky and may incur extra costs like foreigner withholding taxes and specialized tax filing.Financial Accounts (Roth IRA and HYSA): From what I understand, if you were to leave the U.S. without citizenship or a green card, your ability to contribute to a Roth IRA would be affected as you would likely no longer have U.S.

Jackson logged time spent on things like paying bills, coordinating with the property manager, and preparing tax returns.

But don’t let anyone discourage you during the process—stay focused on your goals.Loan Summary Shock: Be prepared for a big number on the loan summary from your lender.