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Based on the user research we've seen most use cash flow as a proxy for performance.

Hi Jake, the fact that you're a US citizen/resident has absolutely no bearing on the process.

I have $50,000 left over from my house flip that I can use for my next deal.Any advice from other investors, especially ones local to the area, on how to best leverage my $50,000 in order to achieve my goals would be greatly appreciated! 

No one is going to allow that and construction-wise, it is usually not cost-feasible for the output rent on such a large property.

You have to talk to the sponsor to find out the details on each particular deal. 1b) And the asset class matters too. 

The current option that we are looking at is buy, live in 1-2 months of the year, convert to MTR or STR for the other months (especially since we are flexible on our end). 

In fact, use the calculators on BP so you don’t forget anything.  

The reality is that the Gross S8 Rent amount on an S8 voucher includes all utilities.

They warned me I'd take a hit on the algo.