I finally have my first deal done and generating income.

Here's an overview as well as my understanding of the tax implications.I'll start with the US Tax implications:As a foreign investor, you’ll be subject to U.S. federal income tax on the income generated by your U.S. real estate investments.

Hey Anthony,Are you interested in generating monthly cash flow?

One day while driving he randomly saw a 'for sale' sign on a home.

I make solid income, but if it all goes out randomly I don’t want to be in a pickle for bills.I’m working on sorting how much I need to have in reserve savings and then how much a month is viable to put towards a property.Quote from @Chris Seveney: @Ben StanleyI would assume you get zero revenue from anyone else and be able to afford the home yourself by getting qualified at a local lenderIf you are solely relying on someone else as well without a reserve your level of risk just increased significantly  

I did ask about short sale and they said they would need to see a HUD statement and purchase agreement to do that but I was confused how I would generate those two items without an agreement from Kiavi on the short sale amount? 

House hacking in Fort Collins allows you to offset mortgage costs, build equity faster, and potentially generate additional income, all while taking advantage of the city's vibrant rental market.

Even the lead generation: your pitch has to be right, trustworthy and not too aggressive, but strong enough. 

- Current income- Hope of price appreciation- Vacation home to go to- Future retirement home- Store of value/hedge against inflation- Generational gift to the family- Alternative to traditional retirement investmentsI'll go first. 

, or does it LOOK like an office that he's only in for 5 hours a week (few personal items, just a place he pops into 1-2 days a week, in this case the keyboard being dusty might be a good thing... empty trash can, no random papers floating around...)?