Emanay E2 Advisory Program

From Investment
to Visa Approval.

A complete, multi-divisional advisory mandate that takes foreign investors from capital documentation through business acquisition and E2 visa approval — without gaps.

M&A Advisory Corporate Structure Financial Infrastructure Legal Readiness E2 Application Support Cross-Border Tax
3
Program Phases
4
Integrated Divisions
90
Day Sprint
$50K
Total Program
Program Structure

How the Program
Works

The E2 Program is structured across three phases — each division activating in parallel, not sequence, to compress timelines and ensure every deliverable is USCIS-ready from Day 1.

Week 1 Week 2–3 Week 4–6 Week 6–8 Week 8–10 Week 10–12+
Emanay Advisors
Advisory & M&A
Mandate Setup
Buy-side mandate activated, acquisition criteria defined, entity design initiated
Target Sourcing
South Florida bookkeeping / professional services targets identified, off-market outreach begins
Financial UW
QoE analysis on target, valuation model, cross-sell opportunity mapped
Active DD
LOI & Negotiation
LOI drafted, price and terms negotiated, exclusivity period secured
E2 Business Plan
USCIS business plan finalized, consulting expansion narrative, evidence package compiled
Acquisition Close
Deal closed, capital deployed, staff retained, consulting platform launch begins
E2 Filed
Emanay Law Group
Legal & Compliance
Entity Formation
Florida LLC formed, EIN registered, dual-owner structure, Barbrah as managing member
Operating Agreements
OA, intercompany agreements, employment and vendor contracts drafted
E2 Compliance
E2 operational requirements mapped, Ronaldo Valdez coordinated, consulate strategy confirmed
USCIS-Aligned
Acquisition Docs
PSA, APA, representations and warranties, staff retention agreements
E2 Business Plan
USCIS-structured business plan drafted, evidence package compiled, derivative visa prep
Visa Filing
E2 application submitted, E2-D derivatives for Barbrah and newborn coordinated
E2 Filed
Emanay Accounting
Finance & Modeling
Capital Validation
Investment capital documented and structured to meet E2 at-risk standard
12-Month Model
GAAP-compliant financials, KPI framework, 12-month budget built
QoE Review
Quality of earnings on target, cross-sell margin model, EBITDA normalization
Capital Deployed
Consulting Model
Advisory service revenue model, pricing strategy validated, cash flow projections
Revenue Tracking
Acquired business cash flow tracked, USCIS-ready financial documentation compiled monthly
Reporting Live
Monthly close cadence, investor reporting, capital tracking dashboards live
Live Systems
Emanay Realty
Site & Operations
Market Assessment
South Florida professional services market mapped, site requirements defined
Site Sourcing
Office / lease options identified for consulting platform, feasibility confirmed
Physical DD
Target business premises reviewed, lease assignment terms confirmed
Lease Negotiation
Lease assignment or new lease negotiated, CapEx planning finalized
Ops Activation
Business operational under new ownership, staff onboarded, systems live
Scale Planning
Consulting platform fully operational, advisory expansion infrastructure in place
Operational

Phase I Outcome — Barbrah Will Have

A fully structured, compliant South Florida professional services business with existing staff, documented capital deployment, a live consulting platform, and complete E2 documentation ready for filing.

Visa-Ready Business

Fully structured Florida entity with documented investment, existing staff, and active operations from Day 1.

Revenue-Generating Asset

Existing bookkeeping firm with cash flow and established SMB client base ready to expand into advisory.

Consulting Platform Live

M&A advisory and financial strategy consulting service launched, cross-selling into the client base.

Clean Capital File

Fully documented source-of-funds and capital deployment package satisfying USCIS evidentiary standards.

Sprint Complete ✓

Phase II — Operations, Growth & Technology

Financial & Accounting — Ongoing

  • Month-end close and bookkeeping across all service lines
  • Advisory vs. bookkeeping margin analysis by channel
  • E2 compliance revenue reporting and capital documentation
  • Cash flow forecasting aligned with consulting pipeline

Legal & Corporate Maintenance

  • Corporate governance and ongoing E2 compliance
  • Client engagement and consulting agreement drafting
  • Employment agreements as team grows
  • E2 renewal documentation preparation

Advisory Operations

  • Weekly and monthly operational calls and KPI reviews
  • KPI tracking: revenue per client, margins, pipeline conversion
  • Consulting client relationship management
  • New service line development oversight

Technology & Systems

  • CRM implementation for consulting pipeline management
  • Client reporting and advisory dashboards
  • Workflow automation for bookkeeping operations
  • Financial modeling tools and templates

Phase III — Capital Access & Acquisition Expansion

Capital Access & Structuring

  • Debt placement for additional acquisition and expansion
  • Equity structuring for platform growth
  • Capital stack design and optimization
  • Financial packaging for lenders and investors

Advisory Practice Expansion

  • Additional South Florida acquisition targeting
  • M&A advisory client business development
  • Strategic partnerships with law firms and accountants
  • Regional expansion beyond initial footprint

Scale Oversight & Governance

  • KPI-driven practice performance oversight
  • Unit economics validation at scale
  • E2 renewal documentation and ongoing compliance
  • Strategic exit or partnership optionality planning

Platform Development

  • Technology platform for advisory practice management
  • Proprietary M&A deal flow tools
  • Client portal and reporting infrastructure
  • Recruiting and team build-out support
The Emanay Ecosystem

One Engagement.
Four Divisions. Zero Gaps.

Every practice coordinates in real-time from Day 1 — legal, financial, advisory, and real estate moving in parallel so nothing falls through the cracks.

Emanay Advisors

M&A · Strategy · Deal Execution

  • Target identification and sourcing
  • Financial underwriting and modeling
  • LOI drafting and negotiation
  • Due diligence coordination
  • Post-close integration
  • Go-to-market strategy
  • KPI monitoring and governance

Emanay Law Group

Legal · Compliance · E2 Documentation

  • Entity formation and EIN registration
  • Purchase and sale agreements
  • Operating and intercompany agreements
  • E2 compliance documentation
  • Immigration counsel coordination
  • Ongoing corporate governance
  • Licenses, permits, certificates

Emanay Accounting

Finance · Reporting · Capital Validation

  • QoE and historical book review
  • GAAP-compliant financial preparation
  • 12-month model and KPI framework
  • Capital deployment tracking
  • Monthly close and reporting
  • Investor and lender packaging
  • E2 capital validation

Emanay Realty

Site · Lease · CapEx · Operations

  • Site sourcing and underwriting
  • Market evaluation and feasibility
  • Lease negotiation and execution
  • Physical due diligence
  • CapEx planning
  • Operational activation
  • Equipment and vendor coordination

One Engagement. Multi-Divisional Professional Service. Zero Gaps. Every Emanay division coordinates in real-time from Day 1 — legal, financial, advisory, and real estate moving in parallel, not sequence. This means the business build, E2 filing, and cross-border tax exit advance on a single unified timeline — without the client having to manage multiple independent advisors.

01

Speed

Parallel workstreams compress timelines. Acquisition and E2 filings advance simultaneously — not in sequence.

02

Control

One firm manages all parties — no misaligned incentives or communication gaps between advisors.

03

E2 Alignment

Every deliverable is structured from Day 1 to satisfy USCIS adjudication standards — no rework.

04

Scalability

The platform built for visa qualification becomes the foundation for long-term capital and expansion.

Buy-Side Advisory

Why Acquisition is the
Strongest E2 Strategy

For most E2 applicants, acquiring an existing operating business provides the fastest path to qualification — and the strongest adjudication posture with USCIS.

Building From Scratch — Higher Risk

  • Unproven revenue stream — no historical financial evidence
  • No employment history — harder to satisfy job creation requirement
  • Higher adjudication risk — USCIS scrutinizes viability of new businesses
  • 12–24 month ramp time before the business generates real evidence
  • Uncertain E2 qualification — "more than marginal" standard is harder to meet

Acquiring a Business — Recommended

  • Established revenue and cash flow — financial proof exists on Day 1
  • Existing workforce in place — job creation requirement already satisfied
  • Documented operational history — adjudicators see a real, active business
  • Immediate E2 eligibility evidence — purchase price = documented at-risk capital
  • Stronger adjudication posture — active business eliminates viability doubt
01

Mandate & Criteria

  • Budget and timeline
  • South FL geography
  • Revenue targets
  • E2 fit check
02

Target Sourcing

  • Proprietary deal flow
  • Broker relationships
  • Off-market outreach
  • Sector screening
03

Financial UW

  • QoE analysis
  • Valuation modeling
  • Cash flow review
  • Risk assessment
04

LOI & Negotiation

  • LOI drafting
  • Price and terms
  • Exclusivity period
  • Legal coordination
05

Due Diligence

  • Legal and financial DD
  • Operational review
  • Compliance check
  • E2 documentation
06

Close & Integration

  • Closing coordination
  • Capital deployment
  • E2 filing
  • Ops handoff
Program Investment

Milestone-Based Fees.
You Pay on Results.

Fees are triggered only upon achievement of defined program outcomes — not by hours logged or dates passed.

Engagement Fee
$3,500
Onboarding & Case Activation
Program kickoff and setup
Buy-side criteria defined
All four practices onboarded
E2 eligibility review initiated
Milestone 1
$5,000
Eligibility & Viability
E2 qualification confirmed
Corporate structure designed
Financial model initiated
Buy-side target criteria final
Milestone 2
$6,500
Secured Investment
Target identified and underwritten
LOI issued and negotiation complete
Legal acquisition structure set
E2 business plan drafted
Milestone 3
$10,000
Closed Investment
Capital deployed — deal closed
Business fully operational
All E2 documentation compiled
Consulting platform launches
Milestone 4
$25,000
Visa Approval
E2 visa granted
Full compliance reporting active
Phase II & III engagement starts
Expansion planning initiated
Total Program Investment
$50,000
Milestone-based — fees are triggered only upon achievement of defined program outcomes. No payment is due until each milestone is reached and deliverables are confirmed.
Add-On Service
Cross-Border Tax Advisory — Quoted Separately
Recommended for non-U.S. citizens relocating under E2 — coordinated through Emanay's accounting network.

Home Country Exit Tax

Departure tax analysis, deemed disposition of assets, pre-departure planning to minimize home country tax exposure.

Cross-Border Structuring

Treaty analysis, optimal entity structure, foreign tax credits, and FBAR/FATCA compliance for U.S. assets.

U.S. Tax Setup

Federal and state tax registration, first-year filing strategy, business tax elections, and ongoing compliance.

Ongoing Tax Advisory

Annual tax planning across both jurisdictions, IRS and foreign authority coordination, treaty elections.

Why $50,000

You're Not Paying
for an Advisor.
You're Replacing Six of Them.

Most E2 applicants piece together a law firm, a business broker, a CPA, a transaction advisor, a real estate agent, and a tax specialist — each billing separately, none talking to each other. Emanay replaces every one of them under a single, milestone-based engagement.

The Traditional Approach
Fragmented · Expensive · Misaligned
The Emanay Engagement
Integrated · Milestone-Based · Aligned
Separate Vendor #1
Immigration & Business Law Firm
Entity formation, operating agreements, PSA review, E2 compliance documentation, business plan drafting, immigration counsel — each task billed at hourly rates.
Typical cost: $15,000 – $30,000
Emanay Law GroupEmanay Law Group
Your In-House Legal Team
Full entity formation, all agreements, E2 compliance documentation, immigration coordination, PSA drafting, and ongoing corporate governance — included in your engagement.
Included in program
Separate Vendor #2
Business Broker
Business search, deal sourcing, introductions to sellers — brokers are paid by the seller, creating a fundamental conflict of interest on price and structure.
Typical success fee: 8–12% of purchase price
Emanay AdvisorsEmanay Advisors
Your Buy-Side Acquisition Team
Proprietary deal flow, off-market sourcing, full financial underwriting, LOI negotiation, and due diligence — representing you, not the seller. E2-compliant from day one.
Included in program
Separate Vendor #3
CPA & Tax Specialist
GAAP financials, QoE, 12-month modeling, monthly reporting, cross-border tax structuring, and investor packaging — typically spread across two or three separate firms.
Typical cost: $8,000 – $20,000
Emanay AccountingEmanay Accounting
Your Financial & Tax Infrastructure
QoE on the target, GAAP financials, 12-month model, KPI dashboards, monthly close, capital validation for USCIS, and cross-border tax coordination — all integrated.
Included in program
Separate Vendor #4
Commercial Real Estate Agent
Site identification, market feasibility, lease negotiation, and CapEx planning — a separate engagement with a separate broker who has no visibility into the deal or visa requirements.
Typical cost: Commission + advisory fees
Emanay RealtyEmanay Realty
Your Real Estate & Site Partner
Site sourcing, market feasibility, lease negotiation, physical DD, CapEx planning, and operational activation — coordinated in real-time with the acquisition and legal teams.
Included in program
Separate Vendor #5
Operations & Growth Consultant
Go-to-market strategy, ICP definition, sales channel buildout, KPI governance, CRM setup, and process design — typically an entirely separate retainer engagement.
Typical cost: $5,000 – $15,000 / month
Emanay AdvisorsEmanay Advisors
Your Growth & Operations Partner
Go-to-market strategy, sales channel development, CRM and tech stack implementation, KPI tracking, process automation, and ongoing operational governance — Phase II and beyond.
Included in program
Separate Vendor #6
Capital Advisor / Placement Agent
Debt placement, equity structuring, lender and investor packaging, capital stack design — a separate engagement, often commissioned, layered on top of everything else.
Typical success fee: 2–5% of capital raised
Emanay CapitalEmanay Capital
Your Capital Markets Partner
Debt placement preparation, equity structuring, investor onboarding, capital stack design, and financial packaging for lenders — activated in Phase III as the business scales.
Included in program
Traditional Approach — Combined Cost
$75,000 – $200,000+
Across 5–6 separate vendors, none of whom are talking to each other or accountable to your outcome.
Emanay E2 Program — Total Investment
$50,000
One engagement. Every discipline. Milestone-based — you only pay when outcomes are delivered.
Six Teams.
One Fee.
Zero Gaps.
Prepared for Barbrah Manomano · Confidential · June 2026

Your E2 Proposal.
Built for South Florida.

Everything above describes how the Emanay E2 program works. What follows is your personalized engagement proposal — structured around Barbrah's capital position, Florida relocation, and goal of building a cash-flowing Airbnb arbitrage business across Florida and Texas.

E-2 Advisory
E-2 Advisory
E-2 Visa Approved
Emanay
E2 Visa Advisory Program · Confidential · June 2026

E2 PROGRAM
ADVISORY
PROPOSAL

A Complete Mandate Overview for E2 Visa Success — From Business Launch to Visa Approval.
Nationality
Canadian (Dual)
E2 Eligibility
✓ Confirmed
Investment Capital
Up to $150K
Timeline
Within 3 Months
Target Market
Florida & Texas
Prepared For
Barbrah Manomano
Canadian (Dual Citizen) · E2 Visa Program · Airbnb Arbitrage · Florida & Texas · Emanay Advisory Engagement
Corporate Structure Airbnb Arbitrage Build Legal Readiness Remote Operations Setup E2 Application Support Cross-Border Tax
STRUCTURED ACROSS THREE PHASES:   Phase I — Engagement Sprint (0–6 Months)   Phase II — Operations, Growth + Technology   Phase III — Capital Access & Acquisition Expansion
Sign & Engage — $3,500 to Start
STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL · NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION
Section 01
CLIENT PROFILE

Barbrah Manomano is a healthcare professional based in Alberta, Canada, and a Canadian dual citizen with a clear, well-researched plan: build a remote-managed Airbnb arbitrage business across Florida and Texas, generate documented cash flow while still working her healthcare job, and relocate to Florida once the business is established. She has spent six months researching the Airbnb arbitrage model and the E2 pathway before reaching out to Emanay — this is a deliberate, methodical move, not an impulse decision. Her steady healthcare income supports the business build phase, and she is not looking to work full-time in the business — the model is designed around remote management with local staff on the ground.

Canadian
Dual Citizen — E2 Eligible
FL + TX
Target Markets — Airbnb Arbitrage
<3 Mo
Target Filing Timeline
~12 Mo
Planned Relocation from Alberta

Barbrah Manomano — Background & Profile

Healthcare Professional · Alberta, Canada · Dual Citizen

  • Currently working in healthcare in Alberta — steady professional income to sustain the business build phase
  • Dual citizenship holder — strong E2 profile with treaty country eligibility confirmed
  • Has been researching Airbnb arbitrage and the E2 pathway for 6 months — not an impulse decision
  • Has modeled the business: ~5 properties in Florida or Texas to reach the $100K+ qualifying investment threshold
  • Does not want to work full-time in the business — prioritizes remote manageability with local staff
  • Connected with Emanay through Lauren's outreach; Alex personally re-engaged after initial form review

Business Concept — Airbnb Arbitrage

Remote-Managed Short-Term Rental Arbitrage · FL & TX Markets

  • Airbnb arbitrage: lease properties from landlords, furnish and list them on Airbnb/VRBO, capture the spread
  • Asset-light model — no property ownership required, lower capital threshold than direct real estate
  • Target of approximately 5 properties to reach qualifying E2 investment level (~$100K–$150K deployed)
  • Local property managers and cleaners handle day-to-day operations — Barbrah manages remotely from Alberta until relocation
  • Plan to operate in Florida and Texas markets where Airbnb demand and STR regulations support the model
  • Incremental cash flow build before relocation — business generates income before the move happens

Growth & Relocation Strategy

Build Cash Flow First. Relocate Once Income Is Established.

  • Build the Airbnb arbitrage portfolio to ~5 properties while still working in healthcare in Alberta
  • 100% ownership — Barbrah as primary E2 holder and sole managing operator
  • Remote management from Alberta in the early phase — local property managers and cleaners handle day-to-day operations
  • Once the business is generating documented revenue and E2 filing is underway, physically relocate to Florida within ~12 months
  • Plan A: scale the portfolio to 10+ properties as the primary income source; Plan B: maintain it as a stable secondary income stream
  • Open to Emanay's market intelligence on the strongest FL/TX submarkets — the plan is considered, not rigid

E2 Viability Assessment

Rating: VIABLE — Requires Careful Structuring ✓

  • Canadian dual-citizenship — treaty country, fully E2 eligible
  • Consulate jurisdiction to be confirmed with Ronaldo Valdez
  • New business (vs. acquisition) — requires stronger USCIS evidence of viability and activity
  • Business must be operating and generating documented revenue before visa application is filed
  • Capital deployment (leases + furnishings + setup) must be fully documented and at-risk
  • Clean immigration history — no violations, denials, arrests, or overstays of any kind
  • No dependents applying — streamlined single-applicant filing

Emanay Assessment: Barbrah Manomano is a well-prepared, methodical E2 candidate. Six months of independent research into the Airbnb arbitrage model and the E2 pathway, a steady healthcare income to fund the build phase, and a clear-eyed plan for remote management before relocation all point to a candidate who has thought this through. This is not a visa purchase — it is a genuine business build by someone who wants to create real, documented income before she moves her life to Florida. Emanay's job is to structure the entity, the leases, and the capital documentation cleanly, and get her filed and approved on her timeline.

Section 02
SCOPE OF WORK

This proposal outlines a comprehensive advisory, legal, financial, and operational mandate to build and launch a Florida/Texas Airbnb arbitrage business aligned with the E2 Visa framework. The mandate is built around Barbrah's specific plan: form the entity, lease and furnish qualifying properties, hire local staff, and generate documented revenue — with Barbrah as the 100% owner and primary E2 applicant, managing remotely from Alberta until relocation.

Emanay's mandate: build and operationalize a Florida/Texas Airbnb arbitrage business — entity formation, capital deployment, lease execution, staff hiring, and documented revenue generation — structured from Day 1 to satisfy USCIS E2 evidentiary requirements, with Barbrah as the 100% owner and primary E2 applicant.
01

Corporate Structure & Governance

E2-aligned entity design — Florida LLC with Barbrah as 100% owner and managing operator. Clean governance structure, operating agreements, and USCIS-ready corporate documentation from Day 1.

02

Financial Modeling & Accounting

GAAP-compliant financials, 12-month cash flow model for the arbitrage portfolio, monthly close and reporting, and full capital deployment documentation tracking leases, furnishings, and setup costs for USCIS.

03

Legal Infrastructure & Compliance

Florida LLC formation, lease agreements, contractor agreements for local staff, STR compliance review by market, E2 compliance documentation, and immigration counsel coordination with Ronaldo Valdez.

04

Market Selection & Property Strategy

Florida and Texas market analysis — identifying the highest-yield Airbnb arbitrage markets with favorable STR regulations. Property targeting, landlord negotiation support, and lease structuring aligned with E2 capital documentation requirements.

05

Source-of-Funds & E2 Documentation

Investment documentation structuring, source-of-funds packaging from personal savings and earnings, capital deployment tracking across all property leases and setup costs, and evidence package structured for USCIS adjudication standards.

06

Cross-Border Tax & Canadian Exit

CRA departure tax analysis from Alberta, Canada–US treaty structuring, FBAR/FATCA compliance, RRSP treatment on relocation, and full US federal and Florida/Texas state tax setup for the Airbnb arbitrage entity.

The outcome is not simply visa qualification — it is a fully operational, revenue-producing South Florida professional services platform with a built-in client base, existing staff, and the infrastructure for Barbrah to expand into the advisory and consulting work they have spent their careers building expertise in.

Section 03
PHASE I — ENGAGEMENT SPRINT

The Engagement Sprint (0–6 months) builds the complete business architecture required to satisfy E2 operational requirements and launch a functional, revenue-generating entity. For Barbrah, this sprint runs in full parallel with active property sourcing across Florida and Texas — market research, landlord outreach, and lease negotiation move alongside entity formation and financial setup, so operations can launch the moment the first leases are signed.

i. Strategic Mapping & Corporate Structure

  • E2-aligned entity structuring — Florida LLC with Barbrah as managing member and primary E2 holder
  • Dual-owner structure — Barbrah co-owners with clearly defined operating roles
  • Holding company framework separating Canadian/UK capital from US operating entity
  • Capital deployment roadmap aligned with acquisition timeline and USCIS at-risk requirements
  • E2-D derivative visa coordination for Barbrah and newborn initiated in parallel

ii. Financial Modeling & Accounting

  • GAAP-compliant financial preparation from Day 1 — bookkeeping set up for USCIS-ready reporting
  • 12-month cash flow model: unit economics per property, portfolio-level projections, margin targets
  • Monthly reporting cadence, KPI framework tracking occupancy, ADR, and net revenue per unit
  • Full capital deployment documentation: lease deposits, furnishings, setup costs, and operating expenses
  • E2 capital validation package assembled for USCIS — clean, traceable, and fully documented

iii. Legal Infrastructure

  • Florida LLC formation, EIN registration, and US bank account setup
  • Operating agreement drafted and USCIS-compliant governance structure in place
  • Lease review and negotiation support — short-term rental addenda and landlord approval language
  • Contractor agreements for local cleaners, property managers, and maintenance staff
  • STR permit and licensing review by market — regulatory compliance confirmed before lease signing

iv. Property Operations Setup

  • Airbnb and VRBO account setup, listing creation, and dynamic pricing strategy
  • Local property manager and cleaning crew hired and contracted before first guest check-in
  • Furnishing and supply procurement coordinated — standardized setup across properties for operational efficiency
  • Channel management software configured to manage bookings, pricing, and reviews across platforms
  • Operations manual drafted — Barbrah manages remotely from Alberta, local staff handles in-person tasks

v. Source-of-Funds & Capital Documentation

  • Full documentation of investment capital from personal savings and earnings — bank statements, T4s, employment records
  • Capital sourced from healthcare career earnings in Alberta — clean, straightforward, fully traceable
  • Capital deployment documentation assembled: lease security deposits, furnishings, setup, and working capital
  • Investment threshold targeting: ~$100K–$150K deployed across ~5 properties — at-risk, non-refundable, documented
  • Clean paper trail assembled across all capital sources prior to visa application filing

vi. Market Selection & Growth Roadmap

  • Florida and Texas submarket analysis — occupancy rates, STR regulation, and rent-to-ADR spread by city
  • Target profile: 1–3BR units in high-demand Airbnb corridors with permissive short-term rental rules
  • Landlord outreach and lease negotiation prioritized over unverified listing noise
  • Growth roadmap drafted: path from ~5 properties at filing to 10+ properties post-visa
  • Every lease and setup cost structured for E2 compliance and capital documentation from Day 1

Sprint Outcomes — Upon Completion Barbrah Will Have: A fully structured, compliant Florida entity · A revenue-generating Airbnb arbitrage portfolio with local staff in place and documented bookings · 3–5 properties leased, furnished, and live on Airbnb/VRBO · A clean, fully documented source-of-funds and capital deployment package · Legal U.S. status established and the foundation to grow the portfolio.

Section 04
PROPERTY & MARKET ADVISORY

Most Airbnb-arbitrage E2 filings fail for the same reasons: leases signed in markets that restrict short-term rentals, no local staff to satisfy the job-creation standard, and capital documentation too thin to survive USCIS scrutiny. Emanay's property and market advisory runs from Day 1 — sourcing the right submarkets, negotiating leases with STR-friendly landlords, and structuring every dollar deployed so it stands up as a genuine, at-risk investment Barbrah can build on for years.

The Typical Airbnb E2 Approach

  • File too early — minimal activity, no revenue history, weak USCIS evidence package
  • No STR regulatory due diligence — sign leases in markets that ban or restrict Airbnb
  • No local staff in place — no documented US job creation or contribution
  • Capital documentation is thin — cannot prove at-risk investment to USCIS satisfaction
  • Attorney-only engagement — no operational, financial, or market advisory support

The Emanay Approach

  • Off-market sourcing and proprietary deal flow — quality targets, not noise
  • Rigorous market and lease underwriting — occupancy data, STR regulation, and rent-to-ADR spread reviewed before any lease is signed
  • Deal advisory + legal + accounting fully integrated under one engagement
  • Properties selected for strategic fit — a real, cash-flowing portfolio, not just a visa vehicle
  • Consulting expansion built into go-to-market strategy from Day 1 of ownership
01

Market Research

  • STR demand data
  • Regulatory review
  • Occupancy analysis
  • Market selection
02

Property Targeting

  • Unit identification
  • Landlord outreach
  • STR lease criteria
  • Location scoring
03

Lease Execution

  • Lease negotiation
  • STR addenda
  • Capital documentation
  • Deposit tracking
04

Operations Launch

  • Furnishing + setup
  • Airbnb listing live
  • Staff contracted
  • Channel mgmt.
05

Revenue + Evidence

  • First bookings
  • Revenue documented
  • Staff payroll starts
  • USCIS evidence built
06

Visa Filing

  • Business plan filed
  • Capital package
  • E2 application
  • Consulate interview

Property & Market Criteria

  • Geography: Florida (Tampa, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale) and/or Texas (Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth)
  • Property type: 1–3BR apartments or condos in high-demand Airbnb corridors
  • STR regulation: Markets with clear, permissive STR rules — no HOA or city bans
  • Occupancy target: Markets with 60%+ average STR occupancy for comparable units
  • Lease structure: Month-to-month or 12-month with STR addendum — landlord consent in writing
  • Portfolio target: 3–5 properties generating combined $100K–$150K in capital deployment

E2 Adjudication Alignment

  • Substantial investment: $100K–$150K deployed across leases, furnishings, and setup — at risk, documented, non-refundable
  • More than marginal: Active revenue from multiple properties + local staff = documented economic contribution
  • Job creation: Local cleaners, property managers, and maintenance contractors hired and paid
  • Active management: Barbrah as 100% owner and managing operator — documented decision-making role
  • Treaty eligibility: Canadian dual-citizenship — consulate jurisdiction confirmed with Ronaldo Valdez
  • Business plan: Growth narrative — expand from 5 to 10+ properties post-visa, with Texas and Florida both active
Section 05
PHASE II & PHASE III

Following the Sprint and initial E2 filing, Emanay activates full business scaling, operations support, and capital execution — covering all ongoing operational, financial, legal, and advisory expansion required to grow the Airbnb arbitrage portfolio and maintain E2 compliance through renewal. As Barbrah relocates to the US within ~12 months, the business transitions from remote management to on-the-ground ownership.

Financial & Accounting — Ongoing

  • Month-end close and bookkeeping across the portfolio
  • Per-property margin analysis and occupancy/ADR reporting cadence
  • E2 compliance revenue reporting and capital documentation
  • Cash flow forecasting aligned with portfolio expansion plans

Legal & Corporate Maintenance

  • Corporate governance and ongoing E2 compliance
  • New lease and landlord agreement drafting as the portfolio grows
  • Contractor agreements as the local team expands
  • E2 renewal documentation and compliance preparation

Operational Oversight

  • Weekly and monthly operational calls with Barbrah
  • KPI tracking: occupancy, ADR, net revenue per property
  • Local property manager and cleaner relationship oversight
  • New market and property pipeline development

Technology & Systems

  • Channel management software for bookings across Airbnb and VRBO
  • Dynamic pricing tools and occupancy/ADR dashboards
  • Workflow automation for guest communication and cleaning schedules
  • Financial modeling tools and templates for portfolio expansion

Capital Access & Structuring

  • Debt placement for additional property leases and furnishing capital
  • Financial packaging for lenders as the portfolio scales
  • Capital stack design and optimization for growth
  • Reserve planning for seasonal occupancy fluctuation

Portfolio Expansion

  • Additional property targeting in Florida and Texas as the portfolio scales
  • New submarket evaluation beyond the initial FL/TX footprint
  • Local staffing and vendor network expansion
  • Path from 5 to 10+ properties mapped and executed
Section 06
THE EMANAY ECOSYSTEM

Most E2 applicants spend months trying to coordinate a law firm, a business broker, a CPA, a transaction advisor, and a tax specialist — each billing separately, none communicating with each other. Emanay replaces all of them under a single engagement. For Barbrah, this means her entity formation, lease negotiations, financial modeling, cross-border tax exit from Alberta, and E2 filing all move in parallel under one team — rather than being pieced together across multiple independent advisors.

Emanay Advisors — Strategy · Market Advisory

  • Submarket identification and property sourcing
  • Occupancy and rent-to-ADR underwriting
  • Landlord outreach, negotiation, and lease terms
  • STR regulatory due diligence coordination
  • Operations launch support
  • Portfolio growth roadmap design
  • KPI monitoring and governance

Emanay Law Group — Legal · E2

  • Entity formation and EIN registration
  • Lease review and STR addenda
  • Operating agreement and governance structure
  • E2 compliance documentation
  • Immigration counsel: Ronaldo Valdez
  • E2-D derivative visa coordination
  • Ongoing corporate governance

Emanay Accounting — Finance · Reporting

  • Unit economics modeling per property
  • GAAP-compliant financial preparation
  • 12-month cash flow model and KPI framework
  • Capital deployment tracking
  • Monthly close and reporting cadence
  • E2 capital validation documentation
  • Cross-border tax advisory coordination

Emanay Realty — Property · Lease · Ops

  • Florida & Texas property sourcing
  • Market evaluation and STR feasibility
  • Lease negotiation and execution
  • Physical unit due diligence
  • Furnishing and setup planning
  • Operational activation support
  • Cleaner and property manager coordination

One Engagement. Four Divisions. Zero Fragmentation. Every practice coordinates in real-time from Day 1 — legal, financial, advisory, and real estate moving in parallel, not sequence. For Barbrah, this means the property leasing, portfolio build, E2 filing, and Canadian tax exit from Alberta advance on a single unified timeline — without the complexity of managing multiple independent advisors.

Section 07
MILESTONE OUTLINE & FEE STRUCTURE

The Emanay E2 Program is structured around five defined milestones with milestone-based fees. You pay on outcomes — not on hours, retainers, or calendar dates. The property build and business launch run in parallel across all milestones, ensuring Barbrah's Airbnb arbitrage portfolio is live and generating documented revenue before the visa application is filed.

Engagement Fee
$3,500
Onboarding & Case Activation
  • Program kickoff & team setup
  • FL/TX market criteria defined
  • All four practices onboarded
  • E2 eligibility review initiated
#1 Milestone
$5,000
Eligibility & Viability
  • E2 qualification confirmed
  • Corporate structure designed
  • Financial model initiated
  • FL/TX market criteria final
#2 Milestone
$6,500
Secured Investment
  • Properties identified & landlords engaged
  • Leases negotiated & signed
  • Legal entity structure finalized
  • E2 business plan drafted
#3 Milestone
$10,000
Closed Investment
  • Capital deployed — leases & furnishing complete
  • Business fully operational
  • All E2 documentation compiled
  • Properties live on Airbnb/VRBO
#4 Milestone
$25,000
Visa Approval
  • E2 visa granted
  • E2-D derivatives confirmed
  • Phase II & III engagement starts
  • Advisory expansion underway
Total Program Investment
$50,000
Milestone-based — fees are triggered only upon achievement of defined program outcomes. No payment is due until each milestone is reached and deliverables are confirmed. The $3,500 engagement fee is credited toward Milestone 1.
Add-On — Strongly Recommended for Barbrah
Cross-Border Tax Advisory — Quoted Separately
Barbrah is departing Canada from Alberta. CRA departure tax, RRSP treatment, and US federal and Florida setup should be initiated in parallel with the E2 program from Day 1.

Canadian Exit Tax

CRA departure tax, deemed disposition of Canadian assets, T1161 reporting, and pre-departure planning to minimize exposure.

Cross-Border Structuring

Canada–US treaty analysis, optimal entity structure, foreign tax credits, FBAR/FATCA compliance, and RRSP treatment.

U.S. Tax Setup

Federal and Florida state tax registration, first-year filing strategy, business tax elections, and ongoing compliance as U.S. residents.

Ongoing Advisory

Annual tax planning across Canada and the US, IRS and CRA coordination, retirement account strategy, and treaty elections.

Section 08
CASE STUDY — IT'S BEEN DONE

David Rosati is not just a member of the Emanay team — he is a former Emanay E2 client. A Canadian attorney with 15 years of experience, David went through the exact process Barbrah is considering, relocated to Florida with his wife and kids, and now runs the E2 program he once needed. His story is the clearest proof that the right team, the right structure, and the right preparation make all the difference.

Emanay E2 Program — Client Case Study
David Rosati
Canadian Attorney, 15-Year Practice · E2 Visa Holder · Partner at Emanay Advisors
David went through the E2 process before Emanay's program existed and experienced firsthand how fragmented, stressful, and avoidable the pitfalls are. He was denied on a first attempt despite a clean application — resubmitted with zero changes — and was approved at his next interview in three questions. That experience is precisely why he joined Emanay and why the program was built the way it was. His full case study is required reading for anyone considering the E2 path.
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Section 09
NEXT STEPS

By signing below, Barbrah Manomano agrees to engage Emanay Advisors and its affiliated professional service entities to provide the services described in this Proposal. The NDA reviewed separately governs the confidentiality of all information exchanged throughout this engagement.

Initial Deposit
$3,500
Due upon signing. Credited toward Milestone 1.
What Happens After Signing
Week 1

Full onboarding across all four practices. E2 eligibility review initiated with Ronaldo Valdez — consulate jurisdiction confirmed. Airbnb arbitrage market research begins — Florida and Texas STR market analysis delivered. Source-of-funds documentation assembled from Alberta earnings and bank records. Florida LLC formation initiated.

Weeks 2–3

Florida LLC formed, EIN registered, US bank account opened. Property targets identified in selected market. Landlord outreach begins — first lease negotiations underway. Financial model built covering unit economics per property. CRA departure tax analysis initiated.

Weeks 4–8

First 2–3 leases signed and capital deployed. Properties furnished and listed on Airbnb/VRBO. Local cleaners and property manager contracted. First guest bookings begin — revenue documentation starts. E2 business plan drafting begins in parallel with operational launch.

Ongoing

Weekly touchpoints across all practices. Property sourcing continues as the portfolio scales toward the qualifying threshold. E2 documentation compiled in parallel. Cross-border tax roadmap delivered and executed. Dave available 1:1 anytime — he has lived every step of this process and joined Emanay specifically to be this resource for clients like Barbrah.

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