Both are digital-first banks with minimal fees, and Mercury in particular offers free domestic and international wire transfers for most account holders.

We still owe roughly $900K on a 3% mortgage.We’re planning to retire abroad and are weighing two options:1.Sell the home – I already have a buyer lined up, so this would be a straightforward exit.2.Rent it out long-term (furnished) – While I don’t think the rent will fully cover the mortgage, it might come close.

People can remotely access the homes using your digital lockboxes, if you have them.

Robert Lane, best real estate agent so far I Know Keep or sell comes down to performance of the investment.

Best tip is to add digital locks to each bedroom door and make sure there is enough kitchen space for all parties.

You sell your investments whenever it no longer makes business sense to hold them, not when you "need" it for tax reasons!

My PMLs are people with self-directed IRA who are perfectly fine with 5-year term while earning double-digit returns passively tax-free in their SDIRA. 

You haven't provided us with any information that would help us help you.My recommendation: do not sell a property unless you have a plan to invest it in another property that will perform better, or if selling will move you closer to your goals.If you don't have a firm plan, hold onto it until you do.

If you do it right, it’s arguably the best market to invest.Purchase: $80k-$130kRent: $1100-$1500 (no rent control in MI)1% rule: .9%-1.4% rule dealsCoc ROI: 5-12%Total ROI: 20-40%Cash flow: $50-$250/door (after all expenses and budgeting for maint, capex, vacancy)Appreciation: 3-10%+ (has been double digit for a decade)Location: C+, B-These numbers are based on the “sweet spot” in Metro Detroit.

Though certainly they can sell for more than they cost to build. amazing strategy