It will only appraise based on comps of similar residential properties.

So, based on that, you need to keep the security deposits separate from your own funds and also from each other.

The value of the hotel is based off of how well it's being operated.My advice would be to get a job in the hotel industry.

This is the foundation of why LaPlante Real Estate is based in portfolio management and property management... my personal portfolio started in 2009 and I find the majority tends to be Section 8. 

The single biggest issue in my way currently is obtaining enough cash, whether it be my own, or through partnerships or family/friend-based lending (which I am very hesitant about to begin with as this could potentially strain relationships unnecessarily when money is involved).

However, I don’t have a US-based W2 (but work full time for an American tech company in their London office). 

I’m based out of Lehi, Utah, and have always been fascinated by the potential of real estate to create opportunities and build wealth.After spending time learning about the industry and what it takes to succeed, I’m ready to dive in and start making deals happen!

Then I spoke to a company that does business lines of credit, based on personal FICO scores.

Is it better to diversify your portfolio in one geography, tenant base, style of property (SFH, Multifamily, Apartment).

@Brian Shurtleff, of course, is way off base - not even close.