Working with a CPA who understands both U.S. and international tax laws is crucial.Property Management: Since you might be managing from afar, it’s essential to find a reliable property management company that can handle the day-to-day operations for you.If you’re open to other markets, I’d also suggest exploring places like Indianapolis, where the market is investor-friendly with strong cash flow potential.

That's why you do have to hold a certain standard for what you will and will not do or replace.

We all do it, but get out of your internal dialogue and talk with a lender or three to see what they have to say about your options.

Seen some nice places there on AirBNB but feel like a… fish outta water… when it comes to carribean/international investing?

Do any of you have a standardized process, workflow, or checklist that you use to run these deals?  

Depreciation Acceleration: The standard depreciation for residential rental property is spread over 27.5 years.

Yes, so I'm using standard cash flow from operations GAAP, which would be as you said adding in depreciation to net income.I need to learn how mortgage pay-down principle applies to cash flow since mortgages are not considered operational expenses. 2.

The buyers want "An ALTA Owner's policy of title insurance without standard exceptions" checked on the contract instead of "An ALTA homeowner's policy of title insurance."  

A rent schedule is a supplement to an appraisal, and usually costs $100-$150 in addition to the standard appraisal fee.

We financed the Dearborn St project using our standard Partner Driven strategy—covering all the necessary capital for the acquisition and renovation.