In reality, you don't have to advertise rentals unless government money is involved, mortgages or HUD funding.

But, I've found it increases the value of the property because a lot of government assistance programs require lead certs if tenants have children under 6 years of age.

I've checked on redfin and zillow and noticed that property tax values are much lower than what is posted on the government tax website for the city of philadelphia (1.2% vs. 9.2%). 

He appears to be aware of this and is marketing to newer US government employees moving to Germany as the government will pay more than far market value.

Then it is subject to the tax rules governing vacation homes, which limit deductible expenses to the amount of your income."

Use Google to easily find any of those sources.Here are a few facts you should know about the BBB, all of which drove our decision to never become "accredited": • it is not a government agency.• it is not a consumer watchdog.• it is funded by the annual dues paid by businesses it anoints with "accreditation" - which, by the way, is the only way to become "accredited."

A lot of times, you are governed by your dominant market.Condo will usually give you least maintenance issues, but the HOA fee will drive down your return A LOT

Making a rental criteria based on rent being paid with earned income vs. a government subsidy is not a violation of FHA, since source of income is not a protected class.

One of them is rented on a 2-year lease (government employee, the Crown pays), the others are all good potential long term tenants ... with the exception of the Student house which is a annual lease with the potential to renew (which happens 50% of the time).

Local settlement practice governs at your closing. :)