Expensive markets are often desirable because many people want to live there, driving up demand and prices.Reno, NV, for instance, is a market that benefits from diversified employment sectors, including tech manufacturing, hospitality, and recreation.

I'd have them sign my own lease on renewal and I'd make sure I had enough information on them so I can go after them if a legal issue arises such as employer and other similar data. 

I use the 3x rent for my first barometer, steady employment, good credit, and of course 3 years of rental history.

If it’s a structured settlement and you aren’t getting a lump lum, you could contribute some of that to a Roth or Traditional IRA each year, or if you are self employed even more to a SEP IRA.Also what’s your short term, mid term and long term objectives?

But if employing your family works for you and for them - great, go ahead.

I never bothered to try talking to a lender because my credit score isn’t great and I’m self-employed.

I´m an out-of-country investor looking for help with my legal and tax structure.Since I´m just starting out, I need help with the basics: setting up the LLCs that we will use (looking to invest in different states), getting an ITIN, opening bank accounts, and identifying the tax strategies that we will employ for the deals we want to make.I appreciate your recommendations.

So cant just jump to scummy and bait and switch..

You typically need up to two years of stable employment before a bank will loan to you.

What do you file for this "income overseas," do you file SChedule C self employed on your personal 1040 tax returns ?