Then, once you own it, you can look into refinancing without the risk of a lender failing to perform.As for which strategy to choose, think about picking one that fits your situation and has the best chance of success, especially since you're new to investing and live in another country.Vision the follwoings:Option 1: BRRR - This involves a lot of micromanaging and supervision work during the renovation process, including dealing with contractors, permits, and other details.

There are also additional costs of operating and maintaining an LLC, like separate bank accounts, annual report filings, tax filings, etc.2.

Is that for your entire personal tax return with the properties included? 

I then proceed to show them comparable sales in the area and a report we pay for that shows projected appreciation rates based on a variety of data. 2.

This includes things like property taxes, mortgage interest, repairs, and depreciation.

As long as you report this foreign income on your US Tax Return, then you can use that income to qualify for a conventional mortgage. 

The 400k$ quote is for a quite extensive whole house remodel (moving walls, windows, openings, expanding footprint and +1 bath, +1bed) and includes design, consultants and permits.

Leak detector water shut offs can save a lot of damage that would not get reported.11.

I was using Mint to track my personal finances, including real estate transactions and net worth, and found it really useful. 

You've probably heard of Culture Index before, but if you haven't, let me tell you, it's been one of the biggest organizational game-changers we've implemented at Rentwell.The Culture Index is our key to understanding the driving forces behind each team member, including myself.