Ratiu is a senior economist for Realtor.com, which, along with the Wall Street Journal, recently named Toledo as the No. 25 emerging market in the United States, one of four in Ohio to crack the top 25 along with Springfield (No. 3), Akron (No. 12), and Columbus (No. 17).The rankings aimed to get beyond simple supply and demand, which accounted for just 33 percent of the methodology, to gain a broader perspective with quality-of-life factors like wages, unemployment, small business activity, and amenities to gauge the impact on the sensibilities of home buyers.Where the data turns especially interesting for those who remember the Rust Belt era is in cross-market demand.

Level 1: An LLC formed in the state of the property for each investment.Level 2A: An Ownership Wyoming LLC holding company for all the equity of the multiple LLCs at Level 1Level 2B: A Management entity to facilitate legal/tax/bookkeeping/day-to-day ops/etc. for each Level 1 entity (goal to leverage economies of scale against overhead cost of local third-party contractors, vendors, software subscriptions, etc.)Level 3: MyselfI feel with the layers described and proper legal & accounting I's dotted and T's crossed, there is a sufficiently thick corporate veil and there will be appropriate insurance for each entity to further protect from loss.

To compound the problem, the well was only producing enough for a one family and may have been cross-contaminated by the failed septic.Moral of the story - always get an inspection.. it was worth the $350 we paid (no report only a walkthrough) and you get tons of education on things to look for and test when looking at a house.I've also learned that I don't want my first property to be on well and septic if possible.Just thought I'd share

I used to live in Petworth, great area, what cross streets?

Maui is very expensive right now; our median home price just crossed $800k, highest in history.There is a peak season for vacation rental condos/homes, at least on Maui, and that is the winter when all the rich folk visit.  

If this was a provision in the PM Agreement, I would cross it out or change the language to state that I am entitled to have the signed leases but agree not to use them in any other business I own and only share them with parties have a "Need to Know" as a result of a direct interest in the lease.

Most financing contingencies have the must appraise for PP or higher language built in so this may make a cross out and initial situation.All this to say basically, the seller is looking for all cash offers only.   

Airbnb has crossed my mind - just not 100% sure if the ROI is there.

Quote from @Cross Colgrove: UPDATE: I brought a partner in on the deal, who was able to get conventional financing.

Cross border tax compliance isn't something I say is DIY-able.