Hi Everyone,I am looking to get started with doing rental arbitrage with my cousin who is a Green Card holder, however, I am on a H1B Visa which restricts my ability to earn income "actively".

While the power can't be selectively turned off, it’s really about active management and oversight once the utilities are in the PM's name.

Just being active and visible in the areas you want to buy in can work wonders.

I have yet to come across a policy that covered for fraud or illegal activities. 

It's great to hear from someone active in the Rochester market.

REITS and stocks are passive and real estate is active. 

It's not illegal provided you're dislosing it to all parties and not trying to actively hid it.

I'm from Leesburg, an active-duty Air Force member, too (retiring soon).

Because with an HOA in tow that means your not doing it alone, you have active "partners" who will be taking care of a slew of things so think of it like training wheels. 

I'll try to be more active on here :)