Would definitely recommend finding a partner who can help walk you through this if you decide to move ahead. 

It is available with most if not all US brokerages, but the rates vary greatly.We have partners who are foreign investors.

So, for the interest paid on the loan from August through December, who can claim the interest for tax purposes?

Nice to meet you I'm almost halfway through "The book on rental property investing" by Brandon Turner and it's really open my eyes to real estate! 

Welcome to the community!

Hello BP,The Producer Price Index (PPI) is a valuable metric to monitor, as it measures inflation from a business perspective (what businesses pay for services/goods) that isn't always reflected in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or "inflation" which is commonly discussed in headlines and among other investors.

It was the worst house in the best location. 5 acres just above a lake outside of a desired town.

I am in the Clearwater beach Florida area!

Valuing your time and understanding your limits and skills will make a big difference in the equity you build, the quality of the work and your sanity. 

Out of curiosity, how much do you expect to make on the STR?