If someone is bringing part of the closing costs, it’s common for them to receive a portion of the equity that reflects their financial contribution compared to the overall deal.

Then there are the challenges with Section 8 tenants paying utilities and taking care of their rental property.

Since SF is a special case, this risk is pretty common.

Data Transfers in Cross-Border Real Estate Transactions:In an increasingly globalized market, cross-border real estate transactions are more common, especially in the commercial sector.

@Dee Mandrekar highly doubtful there's such a big difference between market rent and S8 rent.First off, the GROSS S8 amount includes specific amounts for all utilities - electric, gas, water, trash, etc.We do NOT recommend including utilities in the rent because S8 only pays a certain amount and the owner is then exposed to tenant abuse of utilities. 

Some common questions include how to choose the right markets, especially with inflation affecting affordability and returns.

If furnished then set up.Decide how you want to handle utilities (included or shared)What kind of roommate do you want - what would your offer look like?

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Bad idea.It is common for new tenants to ask for an change to the move in date ahead of the start of a lease.

They even handle most maintenance and all utilities.