After about a year of that, I turned that position into a full-time job that was half property management and half project management.

Also 4th quarter of last year Packwood and county officially did discuss potentially regulating STR's by either limiting numbers or adding a tax to cover increases in local services that are needed.

Is it a full depth basement? 

As @Stuart Udis mentioned, definitely make sure local zoning, legislation, use, etc allows for short term rental space.

If you were able to actually occupy and travel back and forth overseas and back to the US but keep it as your USA primary residence, maybe that would open up options as a second home/primary, etc. depending on the full situation.

I work with only a couple clients per year (friends/family) since I have a full time job outside of real estate.I was reviewing all of my fees involved with being an agent and currently a REALTOR which are:1.

Full interior rehab What was the outcome?

The biggest problem is speed of service on claims.

@Priscilla RodriguezI'm a full time real estate investor in Orlando for the last 10 years; I use Southeast Professional Title in Maitland, FL.

We're seeing an unfamiliar clause and wanted to verify that we're not making a mistake.The broker asks for a $500 fee (they say they reserve the right to retain/charge in its discretion, in any non-closing event to cover for its services).Is it common for a broker to ask a $500 fee out of the EMD in case we back off the offer?