Which increases paperwork & costs for little benefit - if any.4) You'll need an entity in the US.You need to discuss all this with a qualified tax professional or attorney.- For our clients, we provide consultations with a tax attorney that handles over 300 foreigners legal & tax needs.

I've lost friends and family to substance abuse so it seemed like an opportunity to do some good and make money in the process.I negotiated a sweet deal, and was prepared to buy it myself, but a few of my clients expressed interest and I ended up helping two of them form a partnership.

If your clients/or yourself put the time into learning and figuring out a niche in the RE world that excites you, start looking for deals that make sense and always run the numbers.

Also, what are some other low cost amenities that I can add to my STR that will yield a higher ROI?

This allows entry without a key, and allows me to change the lock as needed if I don't want someone in there.As an agent, I provide contacts to my clients who will do these things, and occasionally I will do favors for past clients who need someone to open the door or quickly supervise an appointment; of course not all agents will do this or for free.  

My clients who invest in Section 8 housing do so in 'not quite' transitioned communities but that have low crime rates.

I imagine the whole process is simpler but can anyone tell me how different it is when you don't borrow the rehab costs?

Last but not least....A few members in replies have already mentioned why it makes sense to hold…….I very much appreciate ALL FEEDBACK, however I think it will be helpful to provide some added context as to why I am absolutely certain (and my CPA’s are convinced as well) on my decision to liquidate the entire portfolio and onceAs I educate clients on daily, income tax brackets as well as long term capital gain tax brackets in our country are more favorable right now than they've been at any point in the past 80 years.

Though, that would probably be a similar cost to the above ground pool. 

We work with lots of clients from both coasts, but especially from CA, helping them find investment properties with residents in place under 2 year leases from day 1!