i guess we can call that a correction. 

Hi @Jessica FrancoGreat to hear of your interest in property back home.From my experience (we own a company called KOURO here in South Africa) it really really depends on the strategy you hoping to focus on, the area, purchase price and what value you can add to that property - as discussed everywhere on BPWe do flips, multi-lets and now recently starting Developments.Our returns are really good and we give great returns to our hard money lenders of between 15-20%.We are quite happy and believe that the property market here, if bought right, will last through any down times.

The big change is that what they're calling vacation rentals (full time dedicated STR's) will be separated from owner occupied, renting a part of the home (ADU's/in law suite stye STR's).

You and i should hop on a call and compare pricing and scenarios 

When you do a quitclaim deed, the lender can call the note due.

Typically you can call utility providers and get that information.

Local investor in the area, happy to chat over a call sometime or grab coffee if you're in Raleigh

After taking a deep internal dive, I now understand my purpose as an agent. 

In other words, I would direct you to the COA to read rules and regulations, speak with Planning & Zoning of that particular county, and call the fire chief to verify as well.Kelly

Its just funds sitting with my "reserves/savings" --- whatever you want to call it.If you manage your money by account, then by all means create another savings account, or whatever account you use.