If you’re thinking of branching out, cities like Austin or San Antonio are worth considering, but staying local has its perks too.

How do I help them stay in the house, while getting the deed in my name?

I started staying on the North Shore of Oahu back in 2005, and it was easy to find a STR.

Quote from @Devin James: Quote from @Dominic Mazzarella: Quote from @Devin James: Everything went wrong with this investment:   - Took 4 months longer than expected   - Cost $10K more to build than we anticipated   - Sold for $20K less than we anticipatedWe still profited with a 30% return on equityThis is why I love Real Estate InvestingWhen you do your diligence and stay conservative with your numbers, it takes something really bad to lose money.Here was the original post:My siblings and I are building a home in North Port, FL.Here are the numbers: - Finished Home Value: $412Kish - Land Cost: $19,750.39 - Construction & Permitting Costs: $304,897Additional costs: - Environmental Site Assessment - General Liability Insurance - Builders Risk Insurance - Construction FinancingWe will be listing the home this weekPhotos coming soon!! 

It's important to stay informed about developments in the areas you're considering, as well as any potential changes in regulations or economic conditions.

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

Staying local and house hacking—especially now, before kids—gives you so much flexibility to set yourselves up for long-term success.Your financial foundation is super strong, and house hacking a quad sounds like an amazing first step for you two.

Stayed the whole time in Manuel Antonio are except when we went out on adventures like fishing and ATVing.

Answer sure.. have to check if there is a due on sale clause or if you have a PG to the orignal seller.. that mortgage stays in your name unless there is a formal assumption  Maybe the example is more challenging for a house as the property.Ex. with vacant land - seller finances to me $20k with 5% down and $1k/moCan I after 1-2 months, then resell the land to a cash buyer for $25k, pay off the original $20k and pocket the $5k?

It’s about staying curious and paying attention to the way Dubai is reshaping itself, both for the residents and the global community watching.