I put the cash from the refi back into more mutlifamily units that produce more rental income. 

On-site lodging gives our venue a competitive advantage over others without lodging, and also provides us an income stream on non-event nights (by renting them on Airbnb/VRBO/direct).https://www.battengreen.com/

Appreciation: Are you primarily looking for immediate cash flow (rental income exceeding expenses) or are you betting on long-term appreciation?

As a US citizen I have an SSN, file taxes every year on my foreign employment income, hold US-domiciled assets (stocks, IRA, 401k), and I have a ~15 year credit history with a decently high score.

When I'm figuring out how to price an Airbnb I always cross-reference AirDNA or PriceLabs to get an estimate on what the income would be.

Since the last time I was online, I have grown the investing to fix and flipping and a portfolio of 4 properties that are producing passive income.  

Virtually everyone lives somewhere especially true for those that pay taxes (in CA property and income tax).  

In judicial states in which the foreclosure process often takes a year or more, this not only generates income, this also typically mitigates property deterioration, vandalism, and other costly issues which diminish the value of abandoned properties which remain vacant for extended periods.

Quick tips:1st - you do not need income to get financing.

Confirm with the solar company if the loan is transferable and review terms carefully—it’s a potential hurdle with lenders or resale.A DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loan might be an option since you’re focused on rental income.