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don't know if this is still true, but at one time foreigners could not outright purchase property in Mexico within 100 miles of the coast. 

So you wouldn’t get any depreciation on your new purchase assuming you only spent the $450k.

We also just purchased a house in Oliver, WI that we plan to run as a short-term rental.

Hi Ben, you came to the right place for information! 

Reforming these definitions can open avenues for co-living arrangements, providing more flexibility for investors and addressing housing affordability issues.Key Takeaways for InvestorsStay Informed: Understand local zoning laws and how they define household occupancy.

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@Dwight HenningRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

I would tell them once they contact the credit agencies and correct all the information, they are welcome to apply.