Purchase price: $218,000 Cash invested: $6,000 Bought a Unique little house on a 1/4 Acre to rent out and let equity build!

Currently finding the balance between designing unique rehabs that preserve the rich neighborhood culture and... actually getting houses sold. 

That changes if you turn it into a rental.For that reason, it might be better to sell your personal residence and using the gains to buy a couple more rentals.Of course, check with a CPA regarding your unique situation. 

They will be able to paint a clearer picture unique to you.

I have been toying with the idea come early 2021 that for any tenant that has taken advantage of the Covid situation and NOT paid rent ( 12 months of rent over $11k in unpaid rent) even with both of them working and we just got to court last week as we filed eviction in early Feb ( pre covid) 2020 the judge this week issued the warrant of eviction as they admitted in court they are employed but just did not want to pay rent......

That is an unique idea.

I know many may suggest house hacking, but I am in a unique situation where I live in a home owned by a family member where I basically pay “rent” that buys me equity in the home and I would like to continue this!

As you've been an expat for 20 years, I imagine you may already have one that helps you navigate US filing obligations unique to expats.

I have completed over 10 deals and each one has been unique in itself.

Each strategy has its own sets of unique benefits and drawbacks.