@Stuart Udis I understand the importance of having the funds for repairs, vecancy and any issue that may happen.

After talking to my guests and understanding their needs, I shifted my approach.

Understand, real estate may not be the solution you are looking for.

I like this option better than a Wrap because for me its just easier to understand and navigate, especially if lender calls the loan.With all this being said...I am just looking for those that have direct experience with using Lease to own to get into Multifamily and Apartment building type projects.

Its a great idea, but you will need to consult the township in order to understand their requirements for liveable space.

It seems like the standard worry is that your place could get trashed but lower-income renters, have you/those you know had good experiences?

According to our understanding:1) California does not recognize REP status, but we could claim it on our federal taxes, is this correct ?

Or try the reverse - rehab a property to Class A standards in a Class D neighborhood and try to get a Class A or B tenant to rent it.Unfortunately, many newbie real estate investors are jumping into buying affordable Class C rentals - expecting Class A results.

My understanding is an E2 Visa is an investor Visa (ie. you need to buy a business) OR you can piggyback off an existing E2 holder. 

Hi,For what it is worth below is my current understanding about mortgage financing in Portugal.