Note if monthly rent is 0.5% purchase ratio, the property tax will be ~20% of the rent.  

There are, of course, also things like politics and tax policies preventing the New York side from developing its tourism sector to be on par with Ontario... 

The Big plus is the tax deductions they will be able to take as well!!! 

You get your tax benefits.

Stationed there almost three years, sold with profit and tax break for how long we lived in the house.

And would this be considered "capital gains" since it's re-sold under 1-year therefore having to pay a large % of tax on the profit?

I’ve read quite a few posts about foreign investor financing but most seem to deal with non-citizen investors without US credit or personal tax filings.

The Numbers:Cash Flow Analysis: Investors typically look for properties that will generate positive cash flow—meaning the income from rent covers the property’s expenses (mortgage, taxes, maintenance, etc.) and then some.

Keep in mind tax's.

Here are some thoughts I hope help.The benefit of selling now is that as an inherited property you will likely pay no taxes because you inherit it at a stepped-up basis.I'm not a huge fan of buying a house that has lot rent.