Obviously simplified, but there are the broad strokes for one of many paths to your first multifamily. 

Congratulations Austin investors, your city is on a great path!

I think the easiest path is bring on an experienced partner on the GP side. 

Looking at buying a STR property in Chelan country WA, but reading that there are some new STR restrictions in place.

Looking at buying a STR property in Chelan country WA, but reading that there are some new STR restrictions in place.

I know Jersey has one of the highest in the country but is there a simple equation to figure this?

Keywords: Country Club Hills, Lansing, hazel Crest, Homewood, Chicago Heights, South Holland, Orland Park, Matterson, 

The situation for international investor is similar as for US resident for ECI (Effectively Connected Income, eg buying and operating real estate directly) when it comes to US taxes but it depends on country of residence to determine if local tax.For FDAP (Fixed Determined Payments, eg dividends from investing as limited partner, receiving dividends from REIT...)

The popularity of Bethel Church has been bringing in thousands of renters from other states and countries over the last couple of years.

The low-hanging fruit is gone, but if you're willing to work hard by getting off the beaten path and overturning a lot of rocks, you can be quite successful.And there are several resources - quite a few folks here on Bigger Pockets and the many specific BP posts and forums from those knowledgeable Investors & Owners, your State Self Storage Association, podcasts, You Tube Videos, and some of us even have written books and/or have meetings and trainings too.In other words, there's quite a bit at your disposal.