It wasn't speculation, mind you, just good old-fashioned local market knowledge and education on the strong underlying fundamentals (jobs, population growth, desirability, affordability). 2. 

And even if you could, the interest rate would be way higher than it is in the US.I've been a big supporter of international investing on BP and elsewhere but long term rentals outside North America generally make no sense, financially or otherwise.

I see nothing that says brokerages can't disclose buyer agent commissions, but maybe they do that internally in the future and not transparently on MLS.

International business travel has its own set of rules, different from domestic travel 

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With tons of ex teammates and international students looking for housing in our small town environment, there is a untapped avenue to succeed.

I see a lot of folks mentioning on social media (more Facebook than here) that they wish someone would let them intern for free as a cohost.

I think looking to get face-time with someone who is experienced in this specific situation and market status would be really helpful to answer some internal questions and provide guidance and external motivation to make a decision and get moving. 

All of our agents are realtors, and we haven't run into this internally.