If you buy a property as your primary residence and live in it for 2 years then rent it for up to 3 more (so you've still lived in it for 2 out of the 5 years prior to sale) you would get the entire 121 exemption tax free. 

LLC for Foreign Property: - Is it necessary to form a new LLC specific to the foreign property, or can it be owned under an existing U.S.

I am curious as to what LTV ratios and terms you are seeing on your DSCR refis?

All the best to you as you continue your journey.A

To that end, I would find your local REIA meetups so you can also connect with your local market as well.  

Looking forward to all your responses. 

Is there an equity-based product that I could use to pay for that rehab, with the intent of doing a DSCR once it is rehabbed and rented?

Is it worth it? 

Partner with a rental management company that’s solid in long-term management, not just short-term models, to keep your growth sustainable.

STR is a business/ job  .. if your looking for that I guess its OK.. but if you want more passive with stellar returns..