@Mike Lambert I'm curious about the nature of your investments in Mexico, geo area, type of investment, etc?

Indeed, the FAIR ordinance is anything but fair to non-corporate landlords, seemingly punished for investing in rental houses to generate income as an alternative to stocks and bonds.A handful of opportunists likely could learn to exploit these new rules, preying on otherwise law-abiding landlords to obtain legalized shake-down payments.

The alternative I had pursued the last two years was hard money lending.

An other alternative is VaultLocks keybox that allows for a temp.

There are some very good alternatives to using QB, including Xero and Wave. 

Put it down in the stupid tax column and the cost of learning about the different types of alternative invesements that are out there. 

I also assume a 3-4% yearly rent increase, which naturally increases the vacancy and repair amounts over time.

Given the competitiveness in Scottsdale, exploring duplexes or triplexes might be a more feasible alternative to larger multi-family units.

Transitioning to a Second Property with Low Money DownIf a second FHA loan is not an option, here are alternative strategies to minimize your out-of-pocket expenses:Conventional Loan with 5% Down: Once you’ve added equity to your current property, consider refinancing into a conventional loan to free up your FHA eligibility.

Hello there community, in the recent days I have been teasing the idea of house hacking if I decide to move in the future  in SLC ( love skiing and the nature).