Here’s a comparison:Income reliability and net cash flow: In Las Vegas, a fourplex in reasonable condition costs about the same as two single-family homes, but they attract very different tenants.

With 5% down payments and all the expenses deducted, there seem to have close negative/only around $100 cash flow each month.

The tenant hasn’t been the greatest: late payment with not always paying late fees, multiple complaints from the neighbors, changing phone numbers, ect .

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Just curious - what sort of down payment do you usually require of US citizens? 

Permits can vary widely by location, so having a reliable contractor network will help streamline that part of the process.Also, don’t forget to factor in things like insurance, especially in hurricane-prone areas.

Is communication prompt and reliable, K1 delivered on-time?

That property is now a reliable source of rental income and a constant reminder that success starts with taking action, learning on the fly, and embracing challenges head-on.

Did you have an agreement in writing signed by both you and the designer regarding payment schedule and purchases?

Quote from @John Davey: Id appreciate any help, as ex. if i take out say 100k home equity loan and use 50k each as down payments/cloing costs my understanding is i cant deduct the interest?