If looking purely for investment purposes townhomes and single family homes zoned for short term rental are an option and may provide a more predictable occupancy profile provided it is properly managed. 

I have a question about short-sale properties.

Interesting, compared to this - "The National Association of Realtors estimates that the country’s supply of for-sale and rental units combined is 3 million units short of current demand."

If it's upside down, it's a short sale, with it's own set of requirements.

i just put an offer on my first place and continuing to take referrals for options. i will message you shortly. i appreciate any feedback!

The numbers are submitted to my abroad clients and evaluated for sign-off during due diligence process (full disclosure), from there they sign off and we move forward with the purchase (long story short).With that said, if you take the above route your going to need:US Bank Account(s)Corporation/LLCPower of Attorney for either your RE Broker, Accountant or AttorneyAmerican Consulate for Notarizing (i.e. the Deed, Memorandums, etc.)US to Israel Mailing Service for Business Operations (i.e.

Long story short you pay 187 a month for 10 months and then they match it 4 to 1.

No they do not change the closing period so you will get the 45 days.

Long story short, after a few months of dealing with other issues from these tenants, I am free of them, and have a new policy in place that when I buy a property with tenants in place, paying under market, I'd feel better off just kicking them out and finding new one's I picked myself.Luckily my area is sought after and if I want new tenants quickly, I can get them. 

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