We live in Charleston as well with 2 kids at Clemson.  

I live in the Greater Boston area.

Step 1 is getting your expenses to bare bones, next to nothing cost of living beyond the basics.

Overall the portfolio is about break even or slightly positive depending on the month.Here is the WHY behind how I was able to use this loan to my advantage. 1) I am not too concerned about immediate cash flow as I'm not looking to live off of the cash flow day one.

However, what will you do when there's a problem with one of your units and you live an hour and a half away? 

I realized I needed to find a way to earn a living while also having the ability to live the life I want.

Hi guys,My Mexican wife and I (Australian) live and work in China as international teachers.

Still, I'm concerned about potential tax complications given the property's location in Maui, my residence in California, and my in-laws living in Washington.Am I overlooking anything crucial here?

I have documentation of payments and evidence he lives here and a rental agreement.

What subject to invokes is entrepreneurial risk; the thing all real estate investors live with in an attempt to grow our assets, and gain a financial “free” lifestyle.