If the management fees stay in Sch-E, it is exposed to ordinary income both at Federal and state level, which is way higher than SE taxes of 9.55% (15.75-6.2 (personal social tax already maxed out)).2.

If those earnings didn't stay the same or increase, that could leave the lenders with folks that go bankrupt trying to pay for a property they can't make perform like you did.

so those owners are pretty comfortable - no mortgage payment - and they don't need to sell, and they don't care where an investor "needs" the price to be to make money. 

Whether your plan is to generate rental income for part of the year or to create unforgettable memories during your personal stays, Mexico provides an attractive combination of high returns and diverse options to perfectly match your lifestyle and investment goals.Hope this information helps anyone in this group who is considering expanding their investment portfolio into international markets.To our success!

I feel like I need to stay local (Greater Cincinnati OH)2-4 units.  

Close to a cool little town, close to an area attraction, etc....Also do a search here and see how to screen guests, in addition to what the hosting sites do.... like no last minute bookings, no short stays....

I am most comfortable with long-term rentals, but I would like to try a flip or two to build my capital.

There’s a small annual fee for registration, so make sure you stay on top of this to avoid penalties.2.

Quote from @Guadalupe Batana: Great to have you here Kolby, do you have experience with out-of-state investing already or mostly stay local? 

Anything below that we are comfortable investing in.