Brenda you have a misconception, what they are selling for.....determines what they worth.

Being forward, this is my first post on Biggerpockets, and yes, I do work for Meridian, as our Key Accounts Manager.Biggerpockets has become a fantastic forum for investors, vendors and turnkey operators, so I thought I could use this stream to help clarify some of the concerns mentioned about programs like ours.For some context, I actually came to Meridian as an internet lead turned investor over 4 years ago and liked their business model so much, I came to work for them.The program we offer is actually a Rental Warranty, not a guarantee, which is a big difference.

My offer is determined by cost of renovations, ARV and exit strategy.

http://www.irs.gov/irm/part7/irm_07-027-008.html Deductions Under IRC 514(a)(2), the deductions allowed with respect to each debt-financed property are determined by applying the debt/basis percentage to the sum of the deductions allowable.

Sharia LawOnce you find what countries have British common law then you can drill down on the specifics of ownership and if there are any quirky restrictions, but for the most part, British Common law jurisdictions allow fee simple title and little restriction on foreign ownership.The next step of course is determining if those jurisdictions have the specific growth drivers that coincide with your investment philosophy.

What are the ramifications for the investor if the IRS determines that a lease/option between seller/investor was actually an installment sale?

You gain experience and helps you determine if you want to be a landlord.

You apply the 3X rent as a preliminary qualifier to determine affordability for your non-Section 8 applicants.

I have searched the internet and not found anything that works to fix the Excel workbook text converter problem.Can anyone on Bigger Pockets help me?

It will be some time before attorneys can determine the scope of compensating factors for qualified mortgages or higher priced loans.