Sharing my experience below - Entered into a contract almost 18 months ago, after buying a piece of land.

Basically because I'm foreign I don't qualify for residential mortgages and it would be much easier getting an asset-based debt.Or do you mean buying in cheaper tertiary markets?

Hello Bigger pockets, Today I have a question regarding on how I should move my capital before I look to buy my first property.

I don't think I'll be ready for a couple months yet to buy, but I'm looking for some concrete answers so I know what benchmarks I need to hit in order to move forward in a purchase.

Think of the EXTREME example where someone buys a ratty house in a TERRIBLE neighborhood and then GROSSLY over improves it because that is what they know and like themselves.

All I do is buy 2-4 units to split and resale.

On Oahu the bottom line of buying in this type of zone is that you will pay higher property taxes and fees, but you have a lot more confidence that you'll be able to continue to operate your property as an STR for years to come.

For basement ceilings or basements that are finished, but not bougie, I don't mind multiple spray layers, but interior rooms you are in all the time need that extra care.

For example, vets can buy a 4 plex and rent out the other 3 units.Additionally, the VA understands that active duty vets move a lot and the program is geared towards this.

This is going to be a long-term rental and although I won't be living in it, I want my tenants to be safe and feel comfortable if I ever need to sell it so will be doing through extra diligence.