The insurance payouts over last years, it's just a mind boggling amount.

I as a lender as part of settlement had our servicer unwind some negative reporting.As a sidenote I saw a post online somewhere else where someone who had an owner occupied home for several years relocated for work and teh servicer sent a letter telling them they are not in compliance with their loan because it must be owner occupied for the entirety of the loan even though the loan docs say one year....Again, servicer overstepping their bounds

Btw, would you mind sharing your analysis spreadsheet for your new construction?

These are good questions, but keep in mind that a month of obsessive research is still the absolute tip of the iceberg.

With SIMPLE in mind were going to focus on Townhomes.

The amount of knowledge & information explained and provided is mind boggling honestly.

I've noticed some really extreme discrepancies between renting and potential mortgage payments which make me hesitant to buy a primary residence.My wife wants to move around 56 (not too far from the ocean), which I don't mind because it seems they have great school districts and we have young kids. 

., index funds or REITs) could make sense, especially since you may need the capital for a future primary home.Keep in mind factors like potential future appreciation in Scottsdale, tax implications of selling, and the reliability of tenants if you hold.

Hi @Helena Goyvaerts,Investing in the US from a different country is fairly similar to investing as a US citizen, but there are a few differences and a few things to keep in mind.1.

This is expensive but you'll have a place to work and meet with people when you're in town that matches your online presence.