. - Cash flow is negative for zero down deals, but barely.- RE investment in Japan like this is primarily for tax benefits and loan pay down, with selling equity in the property at year 10 or 15.- There is no such thing (to my knowledge) as cash out refinancing.

Killz restorer on bare floors and walls and ceiling.

I wonder if a similar model could work at a micro level with a fraction of STR revenue shared with impacted neighbors. as someone who is on an HOA board, yes we do allow STR's, but we wouldnt even consider getting involved with your points. i dont know about other places, we barely get people to volunteer for our board positions as it is and we dont require much.

So A and B are currently on title and either there was a Living Trust or Probate was finaled?

I had a ton of write offs this year and showed mine barely making any money on paper and it didn’t seem to be an issue for my second one. 

It would suck to barely not qualify and get taxed on your profits.  

We found ourselves in a good position at the right place and right time on this property however, and it actually appraised over asking (barely over, but better over than under). 

I've always just heard a reference to the "1% rule" In my opinion, 1% is the bare minimum you should be willing to invest in. 

You will most likely need this for odorizing the floors at bare minimum.One thing to keep in mind, is that a puppy will definitely tear up the floors and possible walls.

But home prices have barely fallen.