It can be done but it may take years to build up cash flow especially if you live in high cost area like CA.   

I come from Europe too, and I know it can be overwhelming when you look at the real estate market in a new country and with completely different building technics ( sticks instead of bricks), but is not as bad when you have the right team in place. 

It was character building for sure but I knew it was unsustainable.

Are they currently investing in deals and building in this market.3.

Does this matter if you're not optimizing for building a ton of wealth to pass onto kids? 

New agents may struggle with periods of no income while waiting for deals to close.Solution: Budget wisely, build a financial cushion, and prepare for slow months.

Hoping for $325,000 for the build (budgeting for $400,000 with overages).

Immigrants help build homes, work in construction, and fill critical labor shortages.

Hello Ivan,I do not work for BP, but my suggestion is that you follow the Build Your Investing Team link at the top of this page if you have not and follow each step including speaking with the prospective members of the team you want to build and with that I believe you will obtain the answers you need.

Go straight into focusing on creative finance, subject to, and minimal cash down deals and build from there.I want to hear your thoughts on what direction to take here if you were in my shoes given these constraints (full time job and a few thousand saved) and you want to optimize for passive income first, then value appreciation?