Please search for E2 visa for example , or the EB5 programGenerally speaking - money and real estate don't guarantee anything immigration wise , but they all play a big factor if you do it correctly

Fortunately, REI is an expansive and varied playing field and there are many ways for many different types of investors to be successful.

Should we continue to find another lender or does this seem reasonable?

Overall the market continues to to have 94-95% occupancy, although that is down percentage point or so from last year.  

It also sometimes comes into play when I am acquiring an MLS property.

My town is land locked with not a lot of options for building, but the area continues to grow. 

I'm not in it for the "get rich quick" schtick, this is a long term play, hence starting young at 22.

You could argue the the activity is not regular and continuous enough in order to be considered a trade or business, so it would be a capital gain.

Selling this house will be difficult in the future, so continue on as a rental.

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