Take your time and find one that you like and has good protection.

Double taxation would be when you have to pay US income tax and then also Canada income tax and you don't receive a credit for your US income taxes.

Many insurers have left the state so it is important to be able to get the correct STR insurance.Start calling around and get some bids and ideas on cost and fit it into your budget before you start offering on properties.

For a traditional Heloc at most small banks/CU's, the rate will be variable and will be WSJ Prime + a spread that represents the borrower's credit risk.

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I also live in California and have some rentals in Indiana.

If anyone has a DD checklist for such properties (and/or anecdotal thoughts on the same), can you please share?

A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

Now in the last 48 hours I find myself in a total and literal quagmire. 

So my question is: should I wait until my lease is over and then buy a multi family that I can house hack or should I buy a smaller investment property in another town now and then get a heloc when my lease is over for a house I can live in?