Consider investing as a partner or lender with someone in an area such as the Rust Belt that does produce cash flow - but keep in mind that the long-term trade off will likely be less appreciation for that investment.

Depending on your credit score in the US and credit trade line history, you could put as low as 25% down.

When I was 22 I had to move from my home town to Las Vegas in pursuit of HVAC trade school.

Sure, they may be able to grow to a very moderate size,  add a few units, or trade up to a larger investment, but as for real scalability: NO.Why?  

It's a global leader in technology (Silicon Valley), agriculture (Central Valley), international trade (ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach), and tourism.

Unfortunately, people in the trades are often good at their trade but poor at managing their business.

., you will come out on top just take a bit longer so you need to underwrite that in mind.If the former, I would do a combination of fixed income, private lending, and note buying and trade the arb.

The spouses own and operate the trade or business as co-owners (and not in the name of a state law entity such as an LLC or LLP),.."

This is both a business move and a workforce development initiative, targeting trades as a critical part of economic growth.

So I told the old owner I will trade you the house and landbank the loan..