Since you're a citizen but you live and work abroad you'd still qualify mostly for second homes occupancy or investor non owner occupancy (primary is hard to claim if your job requires you to be physically next to the office as an example so an underwriter isnt going to readily believe you unless you can get HR to write you a letter to state you're remotely capable of earning this income/job duties anywhere).Hopefully that helps let me know if you have further questions into mortgage planning.

Or maybe a liquor store, which may seem innocent, but could bring in a different crowd.In terms of "when to sell," it's all about what you plan on doing with the money.

-Leverages your current momentum and enthusiasm for investing, potentially accelerating your path to financial freedom.Cons:-Requires managing two properties, which could add stress unless you already have a system in place (or plan to hire a property manager).

Finally I came to my senses and served them a 'Notice to pay rent or vacate by the 10th of January' after which I plan to file an eviction.

so that's the trade off.hope that helps - just giving you some things to think about. 

Just don't fall into the YouTube trap of planning your first deal with no money.

Our initial plan is to house hack a quadplex somewhere in Orange County.

Just notify your lender of what you are planning on doing ahead of time.

In this manual (which I assume could be modified to provide to tenants) I include all the financing information (which you would not include for tenants) bank accounts, mortgage accounts, payment information, and mortgage payoff), a list of the contractors, what each contractor does, a list of upcoming planned or necessary repairs, and a copy of all leases associated with the property.

She is planning on renting out to section 8 and has pacified my worries about section 8 tenants.