We didn't get into a deeper analysis with property taxes for California and other states, which have no Proposition 13.

It shortens the learning curve, you have multiple agents available to service a client, deeper knowledge, more support - and as an agent you can actually go on vacation and know your clients are taken care of by the team. 

Well, as a licensed mortgage broker and in lending since 2004, I've recently delved back into the mortgage space full force with a long time associate.

Turnover rates, local market dynamics, and other metrics specific to The Bahamas can provide deeper insights into potential investments.I've found The Bahamas to be a fascinating mix of potential and challenges.

This would go into a deeper discussion regarding an upcoming Technological and Political change that Bitcoin will be going through next month.

Rich, thanks for the compliment.Estate planning is an area that I haven't delved into much, but realize that I need to do more in.

I won't go any deeper than that but it's worth putting time into researching the details on that sooner than later.

One way to lower it is as part of the offer, ask the seller to contribute 2% to the closing costs (the max allowed for an investment property).Downpayment/Loan amount - if you're going with a conventional 30 yr mortgage, then you have to put down 25% for 2-4 units. 20% is for SFH only.Rate: They've gone up recently, but you could probably still do at least a bit better than 5.5% if you call around.Repairs: Definately dig into this one deeper. $5000 doesn't go far if there are more significant repairs (or even a long list of little stuff).Insurance: Varies a lot by area, but $480 sounds really low.

Quote from @Jasmine Delves: In person conversations can be insightful but the hard facts (credit score, eviction history, criminal history, tenant income, etc.) are more important. 

Thank you everyone for your feedback.I have researched this topic and referenced this topic with court officials and real-estate attorneys; however, I will definitely research this topic even deeper and try to have answer by the end of today.