If it's in the restricted zone (within 31 miles of the coast or 62 miles from an international border, you have the choice between using a bank trust and paying the fees mentioned above or using a Mexican corporation and bearing the costs of establishing and maintaining  the corporation.

Hi Hunter, I taught for 13 years in Clayton and Henry County, GA before switching into full time real estate.  

I am a first-time investor, I'm looking to buy a duplex in a smaller town in Utah, the town's population is around 8.2k. I own a home currently with a conventional loan. I'm looking at a duplex and the owner offered o...

If you know the 2 bedroom median rent in the area, population trends and the last time rent was raised that's helpful too

Just make sure your personal use doesn’t exceed 14 days, or 10% of the rental days, to maintain its rental status for tax purposes. 

Quote from @Ana Maria: I am a first time real estate rental property investor.

Will completely be done with a W-2 job by 2023 but will consider practicing for 1-3 months per year to maintain skills and CME.

Whichever method of lead generation you decide on, aim to establish and maintain a relationship with prospective sellers. 

Obviously you can maintain a stronger presence and level of involvement investing in properties near you.

buy house  find renter rent house maintain house pray they pay rent and dont destroy it.