I also have no intention of investing in rental properties in the UK no more due to a lot of horror stories and potential new changes in laws, which is why I am very eager to explore the US rental market.I am not a US citizen, my partner is and it will be a joint venture.

I work with dozens of investors who have done 1031's into the souther/middle part of the country where the price points are much easier and the laws are more friendly.

My father in law had purchased one of those for about $40,000 before he died.

They work in a very grey area of law and don't know anything about the law. 

@Steven MendiolaSo Colorado just passed a law this year taking the local limits cities were placing on people related to the number of unrelated people living together so no need to worry about that issue.

I don't want to break the law, I just want to make a better business decision.

Interesting article about “Squatters’ Rights” in California; how they originated and their intended purpose vs. how they are currently being taken advantage of.California's Squatter's Enable Tenancy Rights After Just ...

If it happened after I disqualify.3) Unlike current HUD law which disallows us to use felony status as a screening tool, SEC 8 removes any recipient holder over the age of 18 who gets a felony.

Additionally, if cooperation is required by law in the state, the agent may additionally be violating state law.

Did you know that for most Americans, taxes are their highest expense each year?