We're reaching out to other professionals who have done some investing in Alabama or who are very familiar with the market, (i.e. which are the more favorable counties in which to invest?) 

Brandon writes about this in his book and a lot of investors preach it, but cash-for-keys is a terrible practice that should only be used as a last resort.

Probably close to if not more than $1000.00.

One more tip – people remember stories that trigger their emotions.

I'm not a CPA but here is what I see as the pros / cons.PROSYou could potentially take more deductions as operating expenses. 

Should we reconsider our attorney's recommendation and go for a single revocable trust or is there a more efficient way to handle this with separate individual trusts? 

I’ve read a number of posts online saying mortgages are possible as a US citizen in Panama.However, I visited some realtors in Bocas Del Toro and they said mortgages aren’t possible there or for foreigners. 

Here are some tips on doing comps when you do them:1. use the same bed count, go up or down a half bath2. start at a 1/2 mile radius from your target house (expand 1/2 mile each time to get more comps)3. start at 3 months back (expand 3 months more each time to get more comps)

The person I sold it to made $40k weeks later doing nothing to the property but listing it on the MLS.All because he had more leverage.He knew I was in a tight situation financially and took advantage of me.He turned me into a motivated seller.

@Nina Penuela - I couldn't disagree more with the comment "Huntsville is a market to watch in 2024, offering solid opportunities for both investors".This market has been absolutely brutal in 2024 for investors.