The higher the risk, and the lower the DESIRABILITY, the greater the cap rate.First  we need to lower the $85k “net” to probably $60k to account for property management.  

Costs ran significantly over on both of these items and not being in the area it was not possible for me to add my experience in renovations to lowering them. 

Invest in a relatively close, lower-cost market.

I remember how stressful this was... it just felt like an endless saga that would never end.  

We were told the secondary market started rejecting the lower priced paper that they were originating and they were forced to raise the rates.  

So could you get a similar return in the US where the risks are lower?

@Travis Smock A cost segregation study could benefit your 6-unit property by accelerating depreciation, even on a lower-value property like yours, especially with low land value.

Generally lower than ordinary income taxes on sale depending on your tax bracket and holding period.Whether or not you are considered a Primary Residence vs.

The barrier to entry is lower so they seem attractive, and to the person who knows what they are doing, they can be very profitable.

Again PMI offers the lower rate because its less risky and offers insurance to the bank.So when you sell your current home try and keep as much as possible and avoid an "All Cash" offer.