Those tend to be the neighborhoods that are gentrifying.Unique stuff to Pittsburgh I would say is don't go based on zip codes since one zip code can be composed of multiple different areas/neighborhoods.

The drop and Swap is about all we use here due to the confiscatory tax rates based on sale price.

Based on my reading and understanding I'd like to form my LLC in Wyoming. 

Hi Charles, I'm also based in Honolulu with young kids and in a similar situation to you, have also thought about buying an investment property in Japan that we could use part-time and rent out at other times.

However, weighing your options and performing due diligence carefully based on your specific circumstances, the property's potential, and your long-term goals.

Since you are based in California, do you know of any good CPAs who are geared towards real estate investors ?

Hi Zhenyang It sounds like you are looking to determine which kind of loan will allow you to afford a higher price point based on a $1.5 Mil down payment? 

Based on your question, you have two core decisions to make, and they may conflict with one another - where do you want to live, and where do you want to invest? 

Hey @Brett Baker, generally, any place with a great water view or directly on the water will bring more revenue.Of course profitability will all be based on purchase price and prevailing nightly rates in the area.If you find a cool 2/2 or 3/2 right on the water with a great view for 1.5m or a 2/2 or 3/2 house a block away for 600k, then I would look at the house over the condo.

Some agents will not take less than 3% no matter what, others will adjust based on the deal.