Essentially lower my taxable income by $117k?! 

I essentially present to them my numbers of what I can redo the property for, and they loan me 80% of the ARV basically no questions asked except for an appraisal.

Hey Account Closed - I highly suggest  using a renovation loan and house hacking a multi-family if that is possible with your current life circumstances.The 203k and homestyle renovation loans are just amazing products and drastically help you reduce your risk, in my opinion, because you are able to leverage the cost of the entire renovation with such a low down payment loan.We work with a lot of clients who use these products in Chicago, and no matter what, in the long term, they gain great equity.If you aren't able to house hack - the process is essentially the same, but just with more money down with hard money or conventional construction loan.

Essentially the only people who CHOOSE to move in the winter months are getting evicted from other people’s houses.

In everyday use, it could just mean “exposed to the elements” like an unsheltered bus stop.

Quote from @Miguel Del Mazo: Quote from @Jonathan Greene: Quote from @Miguel Del Mazo: We have 3 2/1 condos in our portfolio that attract traveling professionals (medical or otherwise) and a triplex that we essentially BRRR'd down to the studs.

It’s an interesting trend that benefits both the investors and the local population, as it helps balance the overpopulation of cities while preserving rural heritage.Another point you mentioned, about “not being for or against investing in Europe, but that it simply adds more elements to manage,” is very insightful.

It's essential to clearly define your goals.

@Tina Artigliere@Alicia ProkosFor these Quest Solo 401k plan account holders, what is essential is to find a new Solo 401k plan provider who offers a Solo 401k plan with the service and features that the account holder needs such as Solo 401k loans, alternative investments, Roth and Mega Backdoor Roth Solo 401k contributions, 5500-EZ & 1099-R preparation and filing, etc.The process entails restating the Quest Solo 401k plan where the Quest Solo 401k plan documents are replaced with the Solo 401k plan documents of the new Solo 401k provider. 

Something has to get better in that market as the regulations are too confining and essentially up to interpretation by the city explore you engage with.