Then the court decides what to do, which is usually sell it.

This could be as much as $5 million if I decide to.I DO NOT want anything to do with managing rental properties.  

Hey BiggerPockets Community,I’m Steven Menotti, owner of Menotti Construction Group LLC (KB-1 licensed) and a fellow real estate investor here in the Phoenix Metro area.

However, we don't see prepayment penalties on owner occupied loans.

Here are a few quick FAQs that can help you decide how much you should prioritize staging as you prep for your move.What Is Home Staging?

Look for any clauses about rental caps, short-term rentals, or owner-occupancy requirements.

Hello investors and passionate property owners!

Effectively a 'Firestorm' is a dry hurricane that rains fire, with nearly indefensible circumstances, just like the catastrophic flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes and other disasters they have and will intensify in severity and rapidity.Beyond directly impacted property owners, investors, insurers and businesses, the downhill effects of the SoCal fires on the immediate and surrounding areas are astronomical and still somewhat incomprehensible.

If I find a deal on an area I would consider living when I move back I would like to be able to pull the trigger and possibly refinance into an owner-occupier loan once I move back to the US.  

MOST people regardless if they are renters or home owners spend over 30% of their income on housing and utilities.