This is because FHA loans are assumable, which means that a potential buyer is willing to pay a higher price for a home if they can take over the existing low-interest rate mortgage.

Hello biggerpockets,I am trying to understand all the potential *legal* issues I can run into by trying to split a regular single family home that is zoned as such into essentially a duplex with 2 separate tenants, one living in the house and the other in the basement.

Tax Write OffsSo even if you aren't getting the positive cash flow, you are potentially making it up in the other ways.

This withholding is an estimated tax on your potential capital gain taxes.Estate and gift taxes: If a foreign investor buys U.S. real estate under their name, the real estate property will be subject to U.S. estate tax upon the death of the foreign investor.

I learned a lot of about seeking out potential properties and financial analysis.

You can find a lot of opportunities in the Sunshine State, whether it's the vibrant atmosphere of Seminole Heights in Tampa, the undeveloped potential of East Tampa, the budget-friendly options in Clair-Mel, the urban cool and community warmth of South St.

It's a key strategy for homeowners to consider when planning their sale and assessing their potential tax implications.

Landlord  law isnt the friendiest  I’ve been doing my research ,and you are right.

Something I want to do, is a potential BRRRR on an SFR or 2-4 unit in the Midwest.

I personally recommend that if you have good debt on the first one to take a heloc, and if your debt is meh to potentially look into cashout refi’ing on the 1st building and keeping your eyes open for the next opportunity :) Analyze both accordingly and talk to your lender as well as other investors to get their thoughts!