How are you generating steady cash flow, benefiting from appreciation, offering tax advantages, and diversifying your investment portfolio?

I dont think first time buyers usually even know that after owing the home and living in it for 2 years any profit up to 250k for single and 500k for married is tax FREE. the absolute best tax treatment we have in the US. in Markets that dont move as much might not be the same benefit..

I agree that happier tenants and less stress would be great benefits.

Bigger property can provide bigger tax benefits as well.

@David N.there are some  lenders that  can go to 90% ltv on vacation home purchase  (  .....benefit on rental prop purchase is that you can use  a portion of the new property rental income to help with qualifying if needed ...pricing is similar for  2nd homes and rental properties 

In situations where the county tax assessor’s land value is excessive, considering other options can yield significant permanent tax benefits that can be further enhanced by a cost segregation study.If you'd like to discuss this topic further, feel free to comment or DM.

Granted it does not always have the greatest benefits but based on your situation I believe doing that is better than the liquor license issue. 

•ROI tends to be pretty strong, with many investors seeing double-digit returns, especially if you manage your own Airbnb.As for tax advantages, Indonesia has its own set of regulations, and while you won’t get the same tax benefits as in the U.S., the returns can still be very lucrative when done right.If you’re looking to own a property that you can also enjoy during vacations, Bali could be a great option.

Your mentor has needs; try to meet them and develop a mutually beneficial relationship.A mentor can benefit your growth, but it's not as simple as one post on a forum full of strangers.

The sooner you invest, the more time you have to benefit from compounding returns and property appreciation.Key Lesson #2: Leverage Financing Wisely Using my VA loan was one of the best financial decisions I made, but I didn’t fully understand the power of leveraging financing at first.