., what it does mean is that you eliminate doubt.Arlington is a fantastic place to live (I noticed you're a UTA alum), but like elsewhere in the metroplex prices are rising.  

It's definitely helped me eliminate a lot of properties which seem like good deals until you have all the numbers.

Obviously, the risk in South America is far greater, but there's always ways to minimize and eliminate risk. 

The owner could have an account set up at a local bank to receive rent deposits, eliminating collection expenses.  

Some numbers below260k Duplex 2bed1bath each side Mortgage - 1750 @ FHA 3.5% (roughly)Rent 1200 (one side)both units have potential to finish basement to add additional bed/bath, would bump rents up to 1450 That's just stupid :)You are doing a hack to offset your burn, not to eliminate it necessarily.

If your able to put 20% down on a conventional loan, you will eliminate PMI, which is just wasted money (in my opinion).  

All taxes & insurance is still paid by you.  2) Contract for deed is an option if the state the property resides doesn't eliminate that possibility due to it's laws.  

Ive been an avid saver and notice the amount we could both put away by eliminating the commute all together is immense.

This will defer the tax, but it won't eliminate it.

This eliminates the 3rd party delay and fees.