Granted it won't keep things at a balmy 72 degrees, but where your winters typically average between 20 to -25, a mid 50's internal home temperature sure makes a difference.

This is an old audit, but the gist of it is the recommendation is for HUD to drop the 12-month OO requirement. http://archives.hud.gov/offices/oig/reports/internal/ig0730001.pdfIf someone has information to the contrary, please post a link.

also, while I have you here are they're any set backs for a international investor to get a mortage on a investment property here in the states if they have a llc set up in the states?

Our client returns historically have resulted in an annual cash on cash return of 8-10% with a projected 5 year internal rate of return (IRR) of 8-18% (depending on how the property is purchased).Let us know what additional information we can provide.

Jamie,you have some details correct and some mixed up a bit - let me help.There are 4 components to a property - let us use a single family home as an example.There is the house - bricks and sticks.There is the deed - who owns the propertyThere is usually a note and mortgage - the Note is the promise, the Mortgage Secures the promiseThere is occupancy.Most people think these are all in the same and sometimes they are - in our instance, they are not. 123 Main St is the physical address.

But then UBIT may not apply on rental component of the income.

I second NaveenWe just finished our first international syndication by building units in a new resort development on Ambergris Caye in Belize.A good rule of thumb to look for is jurisdictions that use British Common Law as their basis of law.You have 3 major systems of law around the world:1.

Im here for a little advise on a deal I am trying to put together and to maybe find a mentor I can Intern under for a bit.

I would see if the agency can give a breakdown(unlikely) or break it down by component or number of liabilities you do have.

A large portion of the buyers are international (a lot from China).