More importantly, this is my first time utilizing this strategy; in a country, culture, laws and language that is foreign to me, so if any professionals see a glaring problem with my numbers or legal or otherwise, my ears are always open to wisdom.

The only real problem I ever had was one time I got some tenants who had significant cultural differences than everyone else.

Honestly, no one gives a flying firetruck unless you are a celebrity.

So add the advertised high rate of return when things are good when money can flow out to investors, plus celebrities at their investment forums and it seems very attractive.

Don’t forget to plan for the future, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and celebrate small wins along the way—it’s all part of the journey!

This slippery slope leads to practices that harm clients, damage reputations, and erode the foundation of trust that’s essential in the real estate investment industry.As brokers and lenders, we should celebrate the success of our clients.

If you're interested, his hobbies include history of mankind, culture and classical prose of China and Japan. 

If you want less competition you will need to get property that is more distressed (and you will still have to pay up over the flippers who want those), or you will need to search when no one else is searching.....ie both of my SD properties were purchased between Thanksgiving and Christmas (when everyone else is celebrating you need to put in offers).   

LA to AR. that is a big culture shift.

It should be common sense that if you respect your tenants, understand the culture and provide a positive and enjoyable experiences, in many cases that is reciprocated.