I'm curious when you were planning commissioner, how long did these land swap deals take to hammer out?

Sharing this idea in case others can comment on it.I agree, the US is more friendly about receiving investments from foreignors.You are planning to move back to Spain?

We never planned to keep our new build for 30 years, which is why we would have never used your cap ex valuation. 

The underwriter will just want to verify that you won't live in the property you are planning to purchase.

Expect to remodel kitchen and baths and put new floors down, paint, knock down a wall to open the floor plan. 

We just completed 6-unit one bed one bath apartment in midtown Sacramento, CA As we are considering doing MTR, your feedback on how to move forward with this plan is appreciated  

My father-in-law told me he plans to sell his 6 unit condo building ASAP so he can "retire" from being a landlord.

Insurance cost for weather-related disasters is growing to a major concern in many of the southern markets.

If you’re planning investing in the St Pete area, I recommend connecting with Josh Green.

If you think you can manage a mortgage, taxes, insurance and the upkeep of a home while paying your student loans then buying is not  bad idea but if you think you will overstretch yourself renting is nto bad either.