When I return to the country after my Au Pair contract ends, I hope to live in the property as my primary residence and house-hack as well.I understand that investing remotely makes things more challenging, but I am also ready to be uncomfortable and challenge myself in this journey as I know it is 100% possible.

Kind of hard to see why you would not want to press this button and try to pay it down/off as soon as possible, if it's your primary home.It's very unlikely you'll regret purchasing a primary residence in Boston if the market rallies, and if the market downturns.

Quote from @Charles Perkins: Quote from @Natalie Kolodij: Quote from @Charles Perkins: I have an attached ADU unit in my personal residence as well as a business office/ business storage area in my home. 

What was killing me was that I thought I was being told that preparing for vacancy/management/maintenance/repairs/etc. was so much less important than appreciation, that I shouldn't concern myself with cashflow at all and just pay whatever price with total disregard for carrying a mortgage for 30 years and concern myself with only the mortgage PITI.

I've lived in Alaska, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, and California(current residence), and analyzing deals in my "back yard" at each location usually ends with me paying out of pocket to own a rental. 

@Leeling ChewAbsolutely, you should background check every adult (18 or older) who will reside in the property.

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

However if you liquidate the Bitcoin, and can show evidence that you were the one who made the initial investment(s) via bank statements, then those funds should be able to be used, as long as you are prepared to show all that. 

Quote from @Irina Badal: I heard for anonymity purpose it’s advisable to set up a personal residence trust.

The rental market is already showing signs of recovery:Spring Is Coming: Historically, the rental market picks up momentum in the spring as tenants prepare to move during warmer months or ahead of the school year.Early 2025 Trends Are Positive: In just the first week of January, we’ve seen a dramatic increase in rental applications, suggesting pent-up demand from renters who delayed their searches in November and December.What Landlords Can Do NowTo make the most of this recovery, consider:Refreshing Your Listings: Update your photos, descriptions, and pricing to ensure your properties stand out.Offering Incentives: Temporary discounts or move-in bonuses can help fill vacancies quickly.Being Patient: The market is already bouncing back, so don’t panic if your property takes a bit longer to lease than usual.What’s been your experience?