I informed them that their contract states they are expected to pay up until the end of the agreement regardless of living their or not. 

You really should never leverage the home you live in.

If you have every lived or have family you are visiting anywhere in the Midwest, that's where I would start.  

I wouldn't start investing in the US if you have no plans on coming back from living in China.

Quote from @Derek Farmer: Hello all,I am 25 years old living in Indianapolis Indiana. 

I have a relative who owns and lives in a dome and she really loves it.

Well, apart from “if you give me $3000.”Luckily this is a co-living model through PadSplit so I have some income coming in.

If someone is willing to live in and renovate the 2 of last 5 year capital gains exclusion is a significant consideration.

I’m new here and just starting my real estate investing journey this year.I live in NY but am looking to purchase multi-unit properties (4+ units) in a growing market outside of the state.Here are a few concerns I’m working through:As a newbie, is it a good idea to buy a property out of state?

Smaller SFH = less maintenance , there are lots of single looking for a place to live .