Flood insurance is an interesting one right now as the ongoing government shutdown has shut off National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies.

Cleveland can be a solid market for rentals thanks to its relatively low acquisition costs and strong rental demand, especially in stable working-class neighborhoods.Since you're coming from Canada, you'll want to get familiar with a few key items early on cross-border tax implications, financing options as a foreign national, and property management solutions since you'll be remote.

Does not mean that it is not a good sophisticated value add, but there have been other issues.Unfortunately many of these sophisticated value adds are jurisdictional specific or at least not national wide.Good luckSorry, "9 new small units from garage space"? 

I travel for 6-12 months at a time in my current role mostly in the Eastern US.

You make some valid points about the history but in my view it does not accurately paint the current picture of home ownership.2 separate recent national studies both showed 1) that it is initially cheaper to rent than purchase in virtually every large US city 2) that rent has never been lower compared to the cost of home ownership.This poses the question, will a first time home buyer today see similar net worth disparity versus the renter?    

Nothing against national hard money lenders, but each market can be so nuanced and will underwrite deals specific to that market. 

Move fast with an independent broker who can shop multiple carriers, and avoid binding through national call centers right now.

The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) - The association tracks hiring plans (a survey) from small businesses.

Purchase price: $165,000 Cash invested: $40,000 A two family unit in a secluded cul-de-sac in north-eastern CT with a half acre lot within walking distance of the downtown area and approximately a half mile away from a highway.

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