.- Remember, you're going to need to add a cleaning fee after each stay.- Build in enough cushion for 'operating costs.'

As new to the US real estate (i am a foreigner) I want to start with multifamily (ideally apartment buildings) already rented and in OK condition to generate immediate cash flow without having to incur large expenses in the first year(s).I am looking in PA (as I have some connections in RE there) or FL (nice weather).

Remember that the Social Security portion is capped at $110,100 of earnings.

Many times I've heard from folks I deal with or have taught that it was their presentation that tipped the scales in a transaction.Even when it doesn't, it builds your reputation as a knowledgeable professional --- and that's what may seal the next deal.

Just remember, you asked...

Both of them are free from what I remember because we were to cheap to buy Adobe. lolIt would be really nice if I could just drag and drop things into a program and it would combine them.

Remember it's virtually street by street here until you get North of College/Dekalb Aves.

Is this an opportunity I should take advantage of, even though my personal finances are not ideal at the moment?

After taxes (remember taxes are based on nominal gains not real returns) you typically lose purchasing power/wealthShort term speculators may rush into any asset thinking they know the future and the efficient market hypothesis is wrong.

Hi; when I first learned of lease options I remember reading that even US government programs used or provided financing for them.