There is a good chance we will set up a second home base outside the US. 

Obviously each deal structure can be different based on the specific deal, we are just looking for some ideas as we haven't done TIC structures before together.

Feel free to touch base with Ian or myself and happy to assist some of your clients in finding investment properties.

I’ve been doing some research on the property tax and haven’t been able to find a crystal clear answer other than the base 6%.

I wonder if I could deduct mortgage interest based on the basement's proportion to the entire house (1,600/(1,600+2,000)).

@Emma Hustiswell, they're separate - you'd negotiate the price and terms with the seller, and now that's your mortgage payment (principal and interest, or P&I)then, you plug that mortgage payment in, as an expenseso, use a mortgage calculator first to generate the monthly payment, based on the seller financing termshope this helps

.: •Curbio develops a strong reputation for quality and efficiency•Homeowners are attracted to Curbio’s ability to get things done efficiently, reliably and cost-effectively (no nightmare renos that go on forever)•Curbio continues to enlist realtors as strategic sales partners, by devising a referral commission program for them, to mitigate channel conflict•Curbio maintains sufficient decision-making control (e.g. project types; material & appliance options)•Homeowners are given sufficient preference choices within strict guidelines (e.g. color palettes; good-better-best options materials)But I suspect one of these two growth scenarios for Curbio might happen beforehand:•Expand current offerings to owners of rental properties•License technical infrastructure and processes to qualified contractors

When I do the 4 square method just basing it on the other 2 rental incomes we have negative cash on cash return and negative Cash on cash ROI. 

Of course site specific details could change my take above, but based on what you shared you need to buy a SFR in the two allowable areas above in order to obtain a STR permit. 

I chose to start with SFH just because I felt it won't be overwhelming and with it, any mistakes I make won't be that fatal.I am based in MA and looking to invest in MA and neighboring states as NH, RIOne other question I have is - what does it mean to get my finances tied up and ready to go?