Be it large cap, small cap, US equities, foreign equities, emerging markets, bonds, TIPS, etc., this was only diversification within one asset class―paper money.

The other day, i was telling some one on this site about a guy using cheap labour in foreign countries at $2 an hour to get hand written letters to send to absentee owners.

Another big problem with Detroit is all sorts of unscrupulous "turn-key" companies and others, preying on unsuspecting foreign investors who have no idea what they are getting into.

. ^^)Welcome to the "living overseas and investing in the US" club.I help run a meetup out here in Seoul, South Korea - for both foreigners and ex-pats who are doing what you're doing.

I try to find an insurer for a property I bought through a Georgia C-corp. The insurer I contacted told me I need a social security number to be insured (which I have not, living in France). I don't know what is the r...

I'm looking to buy a few single family homes in Mexico to rent out. We live in the US and I know that I probably would have to consult a Mexican tax attorney regarding Mexican tax law, but was hoping somebody here wou...

And a great tip regarding the ability to potentially leverage foreign investment with an LLC where that is prohibited with an S-Corp.

The norwegian market is open for foreigners, but only give loans to people that get a sallary in norway.

@Joe Holly  your tenant base in the B - C and D  are mostly money order folks and cash.REason:1. bounced to many checks and they are in a federal data base and will never be able to open a checking account under that SSN again2. foreigners  Hispanics don't trust banks and just use cash.The Aussie clients I had were astounded that renters could be in such a place as their system is far more advanced than us... no checks in AU  everything is electronic.

Live below your means, save wherever possible, and learn skills that set you apartment- such as learning a foreign language.