@Melody Chang  I would advise you to talk to a lawyer and accountant (your tax person).  

I am a foreign investor residing in Singapore and am also currently doing my tertiary studies.

we will become just like Japan  Singapore and other countries that have to import labor.. but I suppose in a more controlled manner.. welcome in the out of country labor just document them and do keep the criminals out.. there is a seedy side to all this as you know.

Hey @Andrew Chang I am in Springfield as well wouldn't mind helping you come up with projected income/expenses.

However, i am unfamiliar with how to start investing locally (in Singapore) and how can i start investing overseas as well? 

@Richard Chang  I have worked with Dave on a few 1031 exchanges and his knowledge is very helpful and his company has done a great job for my investors, with A+ communication.

I've browsed your forums for a few weeks and it seems you have some quality information--I hope that this will finally get me into the trenches as a principal in RE (outside of REIT investing and helping to broker a REPE deal while I worked at one of the big investment banks).Goal: ~15-20 unit Multifamily value add (likely hold) in WA State; likely urban infill class C/C-; 20%-30% down on a total deal between $600k-$1.5mmProblem: I have been working in Singapore as a C-suite exec at a software startup for the past two years (offices in Singapore and Manila), but recently resigned and will be moving back to good 'ole America (Seattle) on March 1.

I hope that helps, @Crystal Chang. I

Hi @George Chang,I have lived in NYC my entire life (except for a short stint in college) and have followed the real estate market here for over a decade. 

Have food stamps only used at WIC stores- Do what Singapore does on drug dealers.