Quote from @Brendan Jones: When it's a home you intend to live in, I lean towards focusing on what you want, then making it work as best you can as a short-term rental.

Thanks Elizabeth for your post to Bigger Pockets. 

That comes with the hurdle of how do you get a US bank account. 

Hello all,As you guys can see by my status, I am a beginner investor and would like to hear from my experienced investors here on this forum, what would be the best move to make in this situation?

I can't speak to the condo conversion process in your municipality this is something to weigh as well.

The biggest mistake a first-time investor makes is never buying. 

But even to this day the money is always the winner not me.. thats how you raise significant capital ..

Quote from @Simone Montague-Jackson: You can house hack with up to four units.

.: How long have you owned?  

Let me know if there’s anything you need clarified to help!