I want to go the buy-and-hold route, and I am interested in finding a duplex that will provide a steady cash flow, a high appreciation value and does not need renovations.

I believe the one benefits most besides the politicians are those low quality tenants that are hard on units, pay late, rough on the neighbors, etc.

Rates are usually in the high 8s or low 9s, and you are likely going to pay 3-4 points for these loans. 

It's not an effective strategy but a lot of investors believe throwing in high end appliances in itself secures a buyer. 

If you start a JV in name but do not give your partners proper control and decision-making rights and the deal goes bad you open yourself up to serious consequences which can lead to SEC violations with extremely high fines.Lastly, you can offer the project up to investors who have no voting or control.  

I don't know how difficult of a task this would be, but suspect it would make for better quality forum content. 

This is partially offset by high international immigration and births.

prices are high, interest rates are high, there is tremendous demand for inventory, and - one thing that doesn't get mentioned enough - a record number of properties are debt free. 

I wanted to share my situation and get some advice.I currently own an apartment in a highly developing area in Guaynabo, PR.

Even though the nightly rate is high, the RE has such high value that the margins are fairly tight.