This approach avoids downtime and lets you start earning right away.Future Bookings:Taking over bookings can get tricky since Airbnb doesn’t allow direct transfers between accounts.

Foreign National programs sometimes require that you have US credit and most will want you to have a US-based bank account.

@Armell MayersBigger Pockets is a great place to find a real estate tax accountant.

Account ClosedI recommend that have a consultation with your tax accountant and/or financial advisor on ways to reduce your taxes. 

If a problem arises with the property, the City will attempt to contact the owner and hold them accountable.

When you pay cash for a $400,000 home and rent it out, your rate of return will likely be less than 6%.You could invest in stocks and earn 7% or better.You could put the money in a high-interest savings account and earn up to 5%.I don't understand why anyone would pay cash for real estate, erasing many benefits that increase the rate of return, while exposing themselves to the risk of loss (turnover costs, bad tenants, capex, etc.). 

In the meantime I would put the money in a low risk account gaining 4-5% which for $250k would be around $1k/month.Hey Chris - what is driving the sentiment not to buy anything right now?

Any such study is tainted by the fact that Zillow lost an enormous amount of money on their own home buying initiative.

AirBNB and VRBO don't transfer accounts and reviews.

I learned how much an escrow account check matters to your overall mortgage payment.