I do not know the answer to your last two questions, but I have several friends that have retired to San Miguel de Allende, which is in the mountains, I believe.  

Outside of Franklin and Delaware counties Ohio (central ohio), Ohio has negative population grow.

(There is also the benefit of privacy afforded by using two DE LLCs to hold property (one holds property, the other is the manager of the property-holding LLC.)

My most vivid memories are walking along the Gold Coast and body surfing in Sydney.2005-2008 (Seattle, WA): I spent part of my time doing RE deals, and the rest of my time pursuing hobbies and interests such as paragliding, programming projects, and some travel.2011-2012 (Delaware, New York, Connecticut): I did lots of back-road cycling, 8 Broadway shows, 1 cruise to Bermuda, 1 18-day self-guided cycling tour through France, and some ballroom dance lessons.

If anyone knows of any in New Jersey (Salem, Gloucester, Cumberland, Camden counties)  or Delaware (New Castle county), please let me know!

This seems to be the new de jour “get rich” idea.

Company B falls under the restoration so have to be capitalized unless you qualify for the  safe harbors:1) 2500 de minimis safe harbor.

I agree with you but lenders D, E, F, G and H are all giving mixed information as well.I guess I'll just have to keep digging until I find a lender who has experience working with people in my situation.My situation meaning no debt, plenty of cash and great credit but low income on paper.I have some commercial/portfolio lenders as a back-up plan but I'd obviously like to utilize conventional if possible.

We have 2 rectangular lots that total around 8 acres (4 acres each, and directly across from each other).  Based on what I know of the area (and I know it fairly well), this would be perfect for a 3-story commercial b...

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