I moved here from Florida after seeing the expansive growth in the Columbus market.

Even legal immigrants are not reliable numbers because they will/may be short-term residents and also do not have the same benefits or detriments of US citizens.

If your friend is unwilling to pay that then move on.

It would be better to open a new card with 0% interest on balance transfers, move your debt to that card, then pay it off like a mad man before interest is charged.Your scenario indicates you aren't financially disciplined.

After a year, move out and repeat.

In our area 67% of tenants will move locally because of issues with maintenance - which are often issues with communication.  

So move forward and add whatever language is needed in the lease to deal with this matter.

I think a sale is probably the best thing sell for what its worth dont let an investor suck him into some wholesaler suck his equity from him.. sell re group and move on.. 

🙏☺️ I completely understand where you’re coming from & you’re right that owning real estate is a key step toward truly being an investor.I’m still new to the game, but I have a solid plan in place to move toward ownership & establish myself as a real estate investor.

After a Valentines purchase as well as a couple others, I was able to convince him this was a good move.