I moved from abroad to USA 2 months ago (from Poland, originally I'm from Belarus) and now living in Miami, FL, having my greed card.I have no real estate background, my carrer abroad was focused on IT sales, such as software and hardware products & services.

Originally posted by @Andrew Postell:@Therese V. as mentioned above anything that is 5 units or more is in ... 

Hello family,What zipcodes in East coast are best for multifamily in this current climate...in terms of occupancy rates, cash flow, appreciation?

It sounds like you're embarking on an exciting journey in real estate investing.Investing in the Pocono area for short-term rentals (STRs) can be a lucrative venture due to its popularity as a vacation destination.Take the time to thoroughly research the Pocono area's vacation rental market.

Quote from @Paul Azad: Quote from @Ryan Arth: A value add play that shows yields and IRR comparable with the long term S&P average... 

To make an informed selection, examine your long-term goals, overall expenses, property condition, and market competitiveness, talk with a mortgage expert, and investigate house hacking options.

I will have capital gains at the long-term rate of 15% for my first and second interests acquired, calculated as the present value the condo will sell at, minus the stepped-up value at the time I acquired each interest.B.

We’ve been gathering information about the rental property market in Japan in terms of realistic expectations for yields, as well as a reasonable timeline for getting started and generating income to support our family. 

When I am reaching out to few lenders, either I am hearing that long term rental loan isn't there for > 8-10 units OR can't do the loan because the loan amount is lesser.

It's good to put together a long-term plan, but I have never understood how someone with 0 properties is more worried about how to scale then how to build the foundation correctly.You are putting the cart before the horse.