Tax and Legal ConsiderationsUnderstand the tax implications and legal responsibilities associated with rental income.

Wanted to still be close to family but maintain a cheaper lifestyle, still have strong appreciation, and much better tenant/landlord laws, taxes, etc. 

I guess it can save you some time managing, for example one tax bill, one insurance bill. 

Start by talking to a cross-border CPA and attorney to handle taxes and legal structures properly.

Jerry Norton is a predator scam artist every body dont buy his garbage.LOLThis guru debate will go on and on.An investment of time/money/effort is required in real estate investingIts the "success tax" or the "10000 hour rule" at play, we all have to PAY on the way to success  

However , properties taxes are due like roughly 12k for the two lots. 

Make sure to account for property taxes, insurance, and any HOA fees, as those can vary significantly in different markets and impact your cash flow.

I have a confession: my only duplex, which I gave owned now for 2 years and recently moved out of from a house hack, has proven to cost me more to maintain/pay taxes/repair/fix etc to the point where my cash flow is close to zero.

Unless the medical condition meets the state criteria for early termination and that the medical notice does not appear to suggest that, you cannot terminate the lease outright/immediately but that you will begin to market the property for rental and upon securing an acceptable tenant, the lease can be terminated pending a satisfactory property walkthrough indicating no damages. 

First, there are about 6 states that I refuse to invest in because of their tax laws and what I consider to be an unfriendly business environment.