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Los Angeles County continues to grapple with devastating wildfires that have claimed five lives, destroyed over 2,000 structures and forced the evacuation of at least 130,000 residents.

Residency StatusWhile stationed in Germany, you qualify as a resident, which makes securing a mortgage easier.Even if you're not a resident, many German banks will lend to non-German citizens who can demonstrate financial stability.2.

@Jay FayzIt's possible to use an FHA loan with a 5% down payment, but keep in mind that the loan is intended for primary residences, and you'll need to live in the property for at least a year.

If he no longer resides in the home, he is no longer a legal tenant.

You ARE subject to CA LLC tax just by the fact of YOU being a CA resident, sorry.

I used the proceeds of the primary residence I owned in NC to grow a portfolio of value add buy and hold here in College Station.

Keep in touch with your lending partners for each one so you can understand whether you need departure residence income to qualify for the next or not.Finally, if you're investing with a Significant other, I recommend considering a "leapfrog" strategy where you buy one, then your partner buys the next, and so on.  

So if conventional primary residence rates are that high, par rates on investment properties are generally higher. 

Income taxes- if needed can you use your 2 year primary residence deduction if a taxable event occurs.13.  1031-  if any part of the insurance claim is a taxable event is there some way to do a 1031 with lenient time frame adjustments?