At least when I attempted it, I discovered I could get a mortgage as a non-spanish resident usually minimum 30% down, although it depends for each bank. 

Don't depend on Aircover.Homeowners policy will not protect you if your renting as a STR.You need the correct STR policy to protect your property.

When it comes to furniture/design it depends.

I’ve been a serial house hacker in the greater Boston area so happy to connect and share some lessons learned.Multifams inventories are quite low depending on your budget and location preferences.  

@Brian Dolbeare This is a "it depends" question for sure, but in most cases street parking is pretty common here.

And, depending on where your properties are in Portland, the value might be near its peak—selling while they’re in top condition could be a smart move.Ultimately, it comes down to what will give you the most peace of mind and the most flexibility for the future.

The local investors will need to know their local real estate and rental markets and depending on the infrastructure the investor has in place or is willing and able to build, that will dictate how much time and effort they would need to contribute.

With your brother’s $50K equity already in the property, this should make the loan-to-value ratio favorable for refinancing.HELOC monthly payment on $68K: ~$300 (depends on your rate and term).Lease payment from brother: $800/month.Future mortgage (refinance $68K over 30 years at 6%): ~$400/month

Hey @Jonathan Sanchez, a lot will depend on your area.If you are buying in a saturated area with lots of competition, then using an aggregator like Pricelabs to help make your pricing accurate is handy.If you are in an area that has less, then simply looking at nearby properties that are similar to yours on VRBO and AirBNB.

Depending on the resort the 7/9 bedroom was in, yes, it will generally perform better than a 4 bedroom in any reputable resort, including solara.