When my contractor completes each set, he will send me pictures and videos of the completed work and once I approve it, then I send him a draw of money from the rehab budget.

In NY the seller's attorney usually draws it up, and as @Steve Morris mentioned, the person who draws it up usually does so to protect their interests first and foremost.

I had some in my apartments, and I really saw it more as a convenience factor and an added draw to my units for prospective renters, and less as a way to make a profit.

Hi Rob -- as a former avid soccer player and fan, I can tell you that most likely you won't see much happening for commercial businesses and AirBNB for this soccer team.Women's professional soccer -- and this is a travesty, because I find their game to be far more clinical, thought-out, and executed over the men's game -- simply has zero draw.

Over time, this usually means the nation that wants to maintain its living standards has to further draw from the strength of (international demand for) the currency in order to offset their fundamental weakness. 

@Matt Jennissen Most people when 'applying for financing' do the first one as a 2nd home and then any subsequent ones after as investment properties. 

So eventually you'll be at capital gains rate should you ever decide to sell without a subsequent 1031.

My wife and I are scheduled to close on a HELOC this upcoming week and throughout the process banks advertised interest only payments during the draw/advancement period of 10 years. 

Gardena is close enough to commute to El Segundo or silicon beach which should help draw in more young professionals. 

@Mike Lambert you missed my point.The main issue is his exposure to the $ vs Zloty rate, long term which can hardly be hedged.Example: Our guy draws 500'000$ equity in $ from the US property, converts into Zloty and buys a asset that generates PLN income.