I'd love to start my networking and also understand the tax complications of buying property while abroad.also FYI - my husband and I are looking to move to the USA at one point but most likely in 2026.

Are you able to use it easily, only with a HELOC.If you lose your tax deductions, then Uncle Sam is happy to take more of your money each year.Good Investing...

So if you have the property for a total of 10 years, moved in at year 8, little value or tax advantage.

A successful rental property should offer positive cash flow, meaning your rental income should exceed your monthly expenses (mortgage, taxes, insurance, maintenance, etc.).To find the right tenants, ensure the property is priced competitively within the local rental market.

I'm a local real estate broker, investor, and manager (100+ rentals, mostly Airbnb/STR and multifamily).House hacking is a tried-and-true method and in Sacramento you can produce some meaningful income while enjoying the appreciation and tax benefits of owning real estate.

My monthly payments (mortgage, insurance, taxes) are roughly $3,600, leaving me netting about $4,600/month.I have four years left until military retirement, after which I’ll have a pension, some disability income, and rental income from this property.

We have sold (tax free), kept as long term and/or short term rentals as well.

There could be local considerations that are tax and inheritance related.Thanks for the reply Ken.

Fail to produce K-1s in time for LP tax returns to completed on time, refuse to communicate with LPs, when LPs start to express frustration.Cheryl Cheryl, I'm sorry to hear this.Many investors learn expensive lessons with their early investments.Knowing nothing about this deal (because I didn't invest) I can already tell you the 24% projected return was a major red flag (in my opinion).

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