Plus, the buyer needed to get rid of the house quickly as she was getting married and moving - her list price was 5K over what she had paid in 2022, and she had made improvements.

Live in the multi-family for a year, then move back into your own home and rent out the unit.If if not ideal, it's worth the hassle. 

Factor 8%-10% for a reliable property manager (use AllPropertyManagement.com).After that, you're golden.

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Is my only next move to threaten to sue the HOA to force the door?  

I'd love to start my networking and also understand the tax complications of buying property while abroad.also FYI - my husband and I are looking to move to the USA at one point but most likely in 2026.

A reliable lender can fund a loan within days, this opens the door to countless more deals allowing you to get the best possible price. 

@Jerry Zigounakisi'd pick a market close to you, or one you have strong ties in, rather than trying to get to one via math.can you invest where you live, or 1-2 hours from where you live, or where you like to vacation, or where you went to college, or where you plan to move someday?

@Jeff M. would love to hear what made you change direction and move away from investing in Lorain.

Heck, I hand wash my dishes mostly at home anyway.I am targeting a February move-in.