Okay, so one thing that is not being equated is the power of compounding.  

My only real expense has been electric and water each month at less than $30 and a years’ worth of taxes that will be $3600 and which I’d factored into the total cost.

That is what is so powerful about this community that I love so much.

As a landlord, you need to be aware of any issues that make the home not habitable and fix basic items such as electrical issues, plumbing issues, etc.

I sent you a PM with some info on a specialized Heloc with more staying power and longer access to equity.

Does a PPL electric bill attach to the property and covey to the purchase at an upset tax sale? 

Currently, power is on but lightning blew a couple of breaker switches plus WiFi is down, modem is fried, dishwasher doesn’t work, dryer turns on but doesn’t heat, garage door opener doesn’t work and one Nest thermostat was fried. 

But your power company can add a surge protector to your meter to help draw another surge that is not a direct hit to a ground and help protect your appliances in the future. 

If your ultimate goal is to go overseas then I would say creating a powerful cashflow portfolio might be a really good option imo.

Doubled the square footage and replaced the plumbing, heating and electrical.