If you have paid the overseas lender 5% and didn´t withhold anything, the IRS will still want that 30% when tax returns are being filed.As long as they are in a country with a double taxation agreement with the US, then they should not have to pay the same taxes twice, but again, it depends on their location and personal situation and both borrower and lender should seek professional confirmation.

Depending on the location, the home could benefit from appreciation in value and/or experience rent growth.

Location is often your biggest concern with real estate as it’s the only thing you can’t change.

We have this thing called the 30-yr fixed mortgage, primarily because of the structure of the mortgage market with government backed mortgage securities.

I've been in SMF for the last 5 years in a nearby market and studying this location for the last 2.

A lot of houses have no windows on the South side and that is for a reason.You didn't say where you live but unless it's the far north, I would pick house #1. 200 extra SF is nice too.....If there is not enough sunlight down the road and it bothers you, you can always add a window on the front, or even easier, put in a Solatube in a central location.

Not a war zone but not a Prime location either.

My name is Nita I reside in Oklahoma at the moment but looking for deals in various locations.  

The goal is to secure my first deal by the end of 2024.For now I am just soaking it all in and reading the threads of experienced investors on here.Thanks for the advice!

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