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The islands are very close to mainland China / Asia, and those countries investors are actually coming more to the US to look for RE these days.

Hello @Asia Whitlock.

I just got back from a long trip in Asia and it was absolutely amazing.

Martin to keep me on my toes, but he's too busy chasing the ladies in Southeast Asia and enjoying life.

Hawaii may be different as it seems to attract foreign capital from Asia, making it less dependent on US economic cycles, but I don't know enough about the factors driving that market.My personal preference is to force equity by making improvements, which lead to increased cash flow, which improves the NOI, which increases the value (assuming the prevailing cap rates remain stable).Erik (here to learn)

Take 6 months out in South America or Asia, and will change your perspective on everything, and likely make you better at your day job, especially sales.

., EU and many parts of Asia Pacific are spending gains from rising incomes, low interest rates and low oil prices, which should support GDP growth.Rents | In 2016, global prime rents across the three major property types—office, industrial and retail—are expected to grow 2.2% on an annual basis, according to estimates from CBRE’s Global Rent Index.Capital Markets | Global commercial real estate investment markets are expected to remain active in 2016, but the pace of growth is anticipated to slow after six years of recovery and price appreciation.Office | Most U.S. and European office markets are expected to tighten further in 2016 as demand for space is expected to outpace limited new development.

Currently, huge amounts of money are coming from Asia and propping up home prices here.

I walked over to the ChattREIA that they have at the Asia buffet on Lee hwy the first Thursday of every month.