We filed for an ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number), what I believe is similar to the Netherlands BSN and Espana's NIE.

I call the process "thinning the herd", and each year I evaluate the property performance and either take actions to increase the individual property performance or sell the under performer. 

I would also caution if you are intending on a vacation rental be very cautious of the individual town restrictions.

With the increased competition, it’s also crucial to prepare your listing to stand out and work to address buyer objections prior to going on market.

I am hoping that by joining Bigger Pockets, I will meet many like minded individuals seeking financial freedom, for rental cashflow.  

Writing them down turns your ideas into tangible objectives you can work toward.

These were plats of subdivisions that were platted and recorded in the early 1900's but never developed and generally owned by one individual or company.

Given how the housing authority does their rent price determination on individual units, and government ran programs are never beacons of efficient processes, it can go either way.Note, the examples I speak of only relate to C-Class and below areas.

I look at every deal individually.

Overland Park, KS vs Kansas City, MO) Very landlord friendly, worst case eviction is usually 8 weeks + $500 + lost rent (cannot comment on individual cases and this is not legal advice) Large diverse metro area - variety of jobs, companies, people can have a career in KC.