Definately helps, but what if you are paying $100k in taxes and to offset them with real estate you have to buy 1000 miles away, or for the UK investor, more than that?

The problem, as I see it, is that schools in the UK no longer teach the nuts and bolts of English - it seems they focus more on creativity, and don't care at all about basic literacy.

I even know immigrants from places like the UK, Ireland, and Poland who are illegal.

I had 3 things going against me- I am a woman, I WAS young, and I am a brown immigrant.

Do you not have copies of the monthly statements issued to me and if not please obtain such copies from Affinity's attorney.It is rather late in the evening in the UK, but tomorrow I shall address all your other points and share what I can about my claim as well as NREIG/Affinity's handling of my claim and post if you so desire the relevant statements as issued by Affinity confirming that the property was reported vacant and the vacant premium charged to me.Good night. 

I'm a big UK fan and they will have their hands full with Ohio St.

He wasn't aware of the bill that was about to pass in regards to illegal immigrants not being able to work or rent.

Houston stands out as a growing market, relatively low price-to-rent ratios and continued immigration of businesses and residents.

We're also military and bought out first house while posted in the UK. 

I know that this post is probably going to be pretty lengthy, but I just want to give the whole story so that whoever's reading this can get a better picture of where I'm at...Just for background, I'm the son of two eastern-European immigrants who came here 20 years ago to provide a better life for themselves and for their kids.