Rental income is subject to tax, but it is also possible to deduct many costs related to owning and maintaining rental property, including property management fees, repairs, and mortgage interest payments.Additionally, for those investors holding properties in Germany for the long-term, the country's capital gains tax law is attractive.

Now, if she had someone she implicitly trusts to manage it, as though she were present, that might work, but the added costs would probably make the endeavor non- profitable.  

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

Be sure to factor in repair costs to keep things profitable.

While this can be good for long-term appreciation, it can also impact cash flow for buy-and-hold investors.Insurance Costs: Florida's hurricane risk can translate to higher insurance premiums for property owners.Competition: Florida's popularity attracts a lot of investors.

If you pay down $100K in loan saving you $1K in monthly costs against rental income, or you invest that $100K in something that generates $1K in net income the result is similar.

If you have a good FICO, a decent down payment and closing costs, go ahead an do the first one. 

I would avoid working with Leslie Pappas / Archer Investors at all costs.

While under contract, we perform due diligence and there will be some soft costs incurred. 

If you think you will have it for less than 4 years I would say go with the HELOC because you have less origination costs.