This would be based on the type of ownership, property, and other factors.The United States taxes its citizens and permanent residents on their worldwide income.

I networked with many of the enlisted who lived and worked there permanently.  

Hello Brian, I also live in San Francisco and make Miraloma my permanent residence.

What this area does have though, are a lot of split level houses where the lower level is considered an in-law suite and many have separate outside entrances, a full bath/bedroom and we would put in a kitchenette and permanent door to create a separate unit. 

So an exchange can be a very valuable permanent tool.I would also just caution that if you plan to purchase more than three properties, please make sure to choose the correct replacement property identification method as one of the methods limits you to three properties and another method allows you to identify up to 10 properties but the sum of the ten cannot exceed 200% of the value of the property you are selling.

Here is some more info on each of these products: HOMESTYLE RENOVATION: Product Overview Combines home purchase or refinance (limited cash out) with home improvement financing in one loan with one closingProvides a convenient way for borrowers to make renovations, repairs, or improvements totaling up to 50% of the "as-completed" appraised value of the property with a first mortgage, rather than a second mortgage, HELOC, or other more costly financing method.Funds can be used for repairs or renovations that are permanently affixed and add value to the property.Primary residences as well as second homes and investment properties are eligible.NO MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMESRequired LTV's: Primary Homes:-1-4 Units-620 FICO Minimum (660 High Balance)-95% LTV 1 Unit-85% LTV 2 Unit-75% LTV 3-4 Unit- Minimum 680 Credit scoreSecond Homes -1 Unit - 90% LTV -700 FICO Minimum Investment Properties:-1 Unit - 85% LTV Purchase Only (75% LTV Limited Cash Out)- 720 FICO Minimum-2-4 Unit Investment Properties - NOT ALLOWED WITH THIS PRODUCT!

And semi permanent visitors that seem to be there all the time.

I was permanently, totally injured by mold several years ago, and don't want mold in my house, and of course selling it would be a problem, too!

Get a hard money loan for the purchase and rehab, fix it up, rent it, then refi into a permanent loan.In either case, though, you really need some cash to be in the rental business.

Those are virtually non-existent now with all the rules and regs and fines.Make sure you get the better stands to go in the ground as the cheap ones are to flimsy to stick in the hard ground and they will bend and blow over easily.Use a permanent king black marker so it will not run when the rain hits the sign.