@Rusty RiddleI invest almost exclusively internationally.

Hi everyone,I'm a marketing intern at a property management company that manages both residential and commercial properties using AppFolio.While AppFolio works well for residential, I’ve found it seriously lacking when it comes to commercial lead tracking. 

Welcome to BiggerPockets — it’s awesome to see international investors diving into U.S. real estate.

Below is typical of our rental properties (click to enlarge).Provisioning for Major CostsTo calculate a maintenance provision, the standard approach is to base it on the remaining life of major cost components.

Hi there, I’m curious to know which countries outside the US are popular among US-based investors. Could you share the main reasons behind your choices? Are you drawn to countries with expected market growth, attracti...

Not sure if you can be an intern or whatever with him.

I’m also an investor myself so I know the ins and outs from both sides of the table.Since I know intros are more useful when they actually help, here are 3 tax deductions I see real estate investors miss all the time:Home office deduction – If you manage your rentals from home, part of your housing costs may be deductible.Start-up costs – Expenses you had before your property was even “in service” (like inspections, travel, legal fees) can often be written off.Cost segregation + bonus depreciation – Breaking out components of a property (appliances, flooring, furniture) lets you accelerate write-offs, often front-loading tens of thousands in deductions.I joined BiggerPockets to connect, keep learning, and share insights like this.

If you are 100% in on FTL I have a great agent who knows STR there and can help you.As far international challenges to me the only hard part would be trying to get a loan if you need one as a foreign national. 

And I’d also love to learn more about your experience with tiny homes and international investing—that’s such a unique angle.

I’m curious — do you share those padded timelines/costs with tenants upfront, or keep them internal as a buffer?