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.

. - You can buy owner-occupied, live in one unit, and fix up and rent the other unit(s).- If you're handy, recommend buying a property in the worst condition you can tolerate.

Hopefully you have a better streamlined build on the next one.

My father is a certified contractor in NJ—he’s built one home, flipped four, and consistently handles upgrades and maintenance for me and his other clients.I’d appreciate any tips or stories from those who’ve turned equity into a profitable venture.

I'm having a hard time believing that as I've never seen one installed like this. 

Live in one half, rent out the other.

Most do a LLC but again it can be very different - for example I have a C corporation, had a S corp, had a LLC etc. and each one for very unique and different situations. 

Also, with a VA assumable, if the one assuming the loan is not a veteran, then the seller (veteran) entitlement will still be tied up in that property.

This is a tough one for new builders.

well you dont say how much you have in it.. but if you can sell now and lose 10k and get out of a HML that would be my suggestion.HML  if they go into default interest and you could look at losing quite a bit especially if your HML is one of those that are not forgiving and wont give an inch on what they are owed.