Thank youList on both, it's a probability equation- simple as that.Outside of that % depends on area and many other factors regarding air v.

Having been in the lending space for a while now,  Interest income is not passive - its considered/taxed as ordinary income- just like interest you receive from your bank and savings account.Regarding profit and expenses from a flip, "that depends" on many factors but again if its short term capital gains, its not tax friendly.As always consult with your tax advisor / CPA. 

There are seasoning periods which means you have to wait if you want more cash out if the property because of property improvements, time passed or a combination of the two factors.

The numbers especially don't work when I go the equity route and factor that into the cashflow.

There are more factors to consider here but from a surface level, it seems your $ will go further in another market or perhaps locally with a different property type (i.e. small multifamily).Lastly, I like @Andrew Jennings Freerks' point regarding claiming hardship or another workaround for keeping your unit as a rental.

Stronger markets I might use a 3% rent/year escalator factor...

Are they doing everything possible to expose properties to the broadest possible market?

Interest rate are a factor and your debt of 55K and any other debt such as Cars, student loans....  

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The key factor is physical presence, which, as you mentioned, requires being in the U.S. for at least 183 days during the calendar year.However, it’s essential to note that the substantial presence rule can apply to foreign property owners who spend extended time in the U.S.