The GSEs, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, both allow the use of foreign income under certain circumstances.In the personal tax returns provided by a borrower, you may see an IRS Form 2555, which identifies the foreign earned income.

That is a great post, and I'd love to follow up and see how things went for my own personal knowledge. 

Any recommendations on Houston REI groups that meet in person or virtually?

I have a situation where a person I know is moving out of the country and would be looking to put their home for sale in the summer.

Thanks, Jim Rice in person or online?

There are conditions that must be met.Also, I believe the taxes are higher in Richland County than Lexington County, but I don't like there, so I don't have personal experience with that.

I have not done it personally but have some insight, maybe my reply may boost your post to someone with more experience in it. 

I personally like the buy-and-hold strategy and we help clients who share this long-term, wealth building mindset. 

I financed the acquisition of the land with personal and private money.

I personally would not invest in detroit as historically its not a appreciating market and for cash flow and I invest primarily for appreciation - I go off the location location location mantra.