Then there's two months in contract penalties:  The savings goes from $8,400 (less the penalty of $6400) to $2000 annually before moving expenses.

If the job you seek requires a degree, get one.  

(or at least they move less often) If you are seeking predictable and stable income, choose to have all the homes owned by the residents who only pay you lot rent.

If you seek assistance from a third party, make sure that it is a reputable counseling agency.

If you make one little mistake, they can walk away without penalty.

Hello,I am seeking the opportunity to walk a multifamily properties with experienced investors.Please reach out if this is something you could offer.Thanks,Nick Aja

Don’t wait to share your ideas or goals until you think that you have all the answersI LITERALLY did everything wrong on trying to get your significant other onboard with REI.Everything ranging from giving vague answers as to why I was spending long nights on the computer searching a website about real estate to talking about buying our 1stproperty without seeking her input as to why this would be a good thing for our family.What I should have done was this:a.

While we continue to aggressively save for a downpayment (and rely heavily on that as leverage to move forward) and seek private investors, we are also looking into creative financing options, specifically seller financing or seller assisted financing.

Result: $10,000 penalty each for filing a frivolous tax return.

The penalties for even non-negligent non-compliance for the esoteric filing obligations you'll encounter as an expat are steep.