While I could write a whole dissertation as to way, I have no appetite to enter into a kind of discussion in which too often egos become prevalent over helping one another.What I would do if I was in your position is to ask about investing in the US to somebody who actively invests there and ask about investing overseas to somebody who actively invests in Europe and the Caribbean and then draw your own conclusions.

  $31k after tax annual income - $11k rent = $20k or $1,600 per month net income left to cover all other expenses (utilities, cars, insurance, groceries, kids, activities, etc.).Median household income for 38128 is $41k or $36k after tax

The buyer pool is beyond flakey..Your best bet is a local investor.

Valdosta GA Market Update: Dec 2024It’s been a while since I have been active on BP, but I am back!

We recently purchased our "forever" home together in another county and applied for a homestead but of course we were denied because they found out we had 3 active ones in another county.

Absolutely no screening activity involved whatsoever other than these non-fair housing related mentions. 

Betting on future price appreciation and equity growth is just that "betting". 

If these groups are significant, it suggests there’s pent-up demand that could enter the market when one of two things happen:Rates Drop - Rates fall to levels that allow more buyers to qualify for the homes they want.Buyer Expectations Shift - Buyers realize that 5% rates aren’t coming back soon and decide to move forward.Based on the increase in activity I saw in Sept and Oct in my business, when rates hit low 6s, I'd say my market has plenty of pent-up demand. 

But choosing a head not to be on one or two may turn out to be the one that gives you activity

My role will be running day to day operations/ property management/ taking calls and running all activities after the rehab.Our initial thoughts are 1/3 equity.Quick Rental details: we purchased the home for 30k.