I have many corporate and high-value tenants that do this.We hold advance rent in escrow, and we treat it as a deposit, then we release installment payments when that months' rent is called due. 

so you've left tens of thousands of dollars in costs out.

Wholesale house bought from "Invest with Ben"New LVP throughout (Carpet in bedrooms)New KitchenNew WindowsNew BathroomsPaint ThroughoutFinishes/Fixtures/Minor plumbing work as well as front door replacementLandscaping/Very little outside work$153k purchase ~$46k rehab (Used our own guys so was able to get labor at cost)Sold for $242k3/2 ranch 1200 sq ft with a 2 car garage. 

I love my job and don't plan to leave anytime soon So I'm looking to invest in something that fits my schedule.

So if tenant was paying rent on the first of the month, will he now have until 11/30 to vacate the premise even if I deliver the notice tomorrow 10/18?

Yes, I've been investing overseas for years and help many others doing so but investing internationally differs from country to country so asking about international and specifically in Bali.There can be fraud everywhere, including in the US, so you should always beware and the risk will be higher or lower, depending on the country.

If so, what were your initial investment, return, and overall thoughts on the experience?

If so, you can do a delayed purchase and go into a bridge loan and get the rehab funds.

So, I feel as though I am speaking from experience, that paying a little extra and going with a stellar sales team was more than worth it than trying to sell it ourselves out of area.

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