In Franklinton there are plenty of large projects going on that will bring massive growth to the west side of Columbus, such as the Peninsula Development, which is a multiphase project that will erect a 24 story apartment complex featuring a grocery store, a multi use office space building, and a new hotel featuring a two-story venue.

In the Tahoe area, some HOAs have a high percentage of STRs, making it easier to invest in those complexes.

Without it, there's no guaranteed legal status, which could lead to being forced to leave the U.S. and potentially manage property from abroad—a complex and often costly endeavor.Real Estate Ownership and Rentals as a Non-Resident: If you do decide to purchase property and then move abroad, you can keep it as an investment, but it requires navigating tax regulations specific to non-resident foreign property owners.

But first let's find the sweet spot!

Join NARPM, that's also a great resource.The systems to get to a decent portfolio are not complex, especially with today's software.

Cons: Violates FHA terms (due-on-sale clause), risking loan acceleration; makes refinancing and insurance more complex and costly.For now, keeping the FHA-financed property in your name is safest.

Keeping fingers crossed for a sweet new tool to add to the investor belt! 

If there are significant developments planned in the area, such as big companies opening, new apartment complexes, hospitals, or malls, it could actually be a brilliant idea to buy properties, even if there’s currently no cash flow.Just something to think about before dismissing it as a poor investment to hold onto.

The pricing, seller's vibes, location all made it seem like a sweet deal.

I approached the REO bank that owned the condo complex a year later when they're still stuck with 30 units and got another one for $40K.