Our living expenses are also super low here, so we can afford a lifestyle here that we couldn't in the states.

I love the personal usage perk, it’s right on the beach and it’s a great escape for my family and I , so the smaller return is ok with me because it’s a lifestyle investment and has no drag on my personal finances .

Lifestyle or investmentIs the property for your own use?

For me, house hacking by the room and renting to college students was an approachable way to get into RE investing and I didn't have to change my lifestyle much because I of course was used to living w/ college students in college. 

Think about the lifestyle you want in addition to your financial goals.

Finding a good manager is like any business, difficult, and this type of lifestyle takes a unique individual.

@Bill S. and Kyle M. are spot on.Sebastian, what you desire in lifestyle is right here in CO. 

This came up as a suggested link on a story I was reading, courtesy of the Chicago Tribune and Amy Dickinson:(http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/askamy/ct...)Dear Amy: My husband and I rented our house to friends approximately two years ago, for substantially below-market rent.

Due to this, Lenders create Overlays, which are enhancements to Underwriting Guidelines which act as a buffer to ensure the loan has not issues with qualifying for purchase by and investor.

I just can't believe this.MUD finally made some enhancement.