It also gives you space to store things in a locked cupboard and create a mudroom with the laundry.

Now I have equity locked in and couldn’t qualify for a heloc due to credit as well.

With rates expected to be cut next month I would suggest a 3-6month CD to lock in the higher rate as long as you know you don’t need the money early.  

I've put all my belongings in one of the bedrooms, locked it up, and rent the house out as a 3/2.

All in it was a good time, but I just couldn't believe what these people were paying for the properties, let alone the issues that you all brought up here, city fees, previous owner notifications, and land locked locations. 

Working with a CPA who understands both U.S. and international tax laws is crucial.Property Management: Since you might be managing from afar, it’s essential to find a reliable property management company that can handle the day-to-day operations for you.If you’re open to other markets, I’d also suggest exploring places like Indianapolis, where the market is investor-friendly with strong cash flow potential.

Think of it this way: if we were to screen tenants on criminal background, credit, eviction history, landlord references, and income (3X that of rent and employee verified), even with 25 tenant applications, it's difficult to find a reliable tenant to match all those criteria.

In your experience, is this a reliable indicator?

My husband is a realtor and works The área with a very reliable lawyer which is essentially what you need.

In which the builder contributes 2% in seller concessions that are used to buy the rate down by 2% for the first year, 1% for the second year, and then for for years 3-30 the loan has the actual locked-in rate.