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

They are hiring a PM to act as their landlord & to deal with the drama of tenants, the painstaking of marketing, the uncertainty of vetting the right tenant, the headache of a late-paying tenant, & the details of staying compliant with local & state laws.

For fix and flips I want to stay away from total rehabs and focus on properties that need minor work such as kitchen, bathroom, paint, outdoor improvements, etc. 

Therefore, I don't have definite plans for how long I'll stay in Oregon, and consider the possibility of someday returning to the Austin area.

They sell you a package to enter and then find you people to stay and never paid you back!

Everyone will tell you it’s great to get started early, or you can just move after a year, but in the current environment in our region the rent your property will generate after you move out will likely be less than your mortgage, if you are tied to the area and feel confident you want to stay in whatever property you buy for 3-5 years go for it, if you want flexibility rent and throw that money into and index fund. 

But to restate my point: MOST Americans have a BETTER CHANCE of getting a BETTER INVESTMENT just staying in the US. 

This way, your current rental stays a cash-flowing asset while providing leverage to grow your portfolio.

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

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