We’d have a subsidized tenant, so at least collecting a majority of the rent, and I understand that these tenants usually stay longer.I know there is bureaucracy with Section 8 but can out up with that. 

I have an opportunity to raise capital with a private individual at a flat interest-only rate as a way to reduce interest charges and eliminate origination and service fees.

They way I look at OOS is asking myself, would I want to visit here?

MLS listing after a couple months of searching.

I have been looking into the South Philadelphia market as the area is expecting the Bellwether District, a megadevelopment of industrial and life-science buildings, to be delivered in phases over the next dacade.

There's a very good chance the issue(s) you face have already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

Lastly, for anyone using a CRM, are you able to keep your property data up to date automatically when the home’s status changes (like if it sells or is no longer distressed)?

Finding a STR that you have a mortgage on is still doable.

I'm exploring the idea of investing in a short-term rental (STR) property abroad and have a few questions regarding how to structure it for tax efficiency.

We are getting a sofa bed for the living room of our STR.