One we'll be finishing up in 2-3 weeks, and another one near Windward Mall we are just starting.Anyway, all the best to you in your RE empire building adventures, Cindy!

Seize the equity now, but is it better to get a cheaper invesment property to make a ****** $200 a month with loan paydown in a poor neighborhood, or purchase another property I can afford in an area that does not take big hits in the down turn, and appreciates well. essentially I am gambling on appreciation.I am getting paid 3k a month this year alone in appreciation, it wont always be that way.

I don't recommend buying only to sell in a few year though, that's taking a gamble.

But you are still gambling on the criminal aspect if you can't find a resource from their country.

I will be making a blog of our adventures and keeping you all posted as we get going here.

Having looked at comps and the analysis from my mortgage lender and realtor, I KNEW this house was worth more.This was the start of a new adventure and one heck of a crazy ride!!  

I am a newbie and am excited to begin this real estate adventure.

More excited about this adventure than any other career move I've made in 15 years.

I understand vacation rental is more cost and effort, but it would be quite the adventure.

Hello from Beijing :)My brother and me started long distant rental properties adventure, I live in Beijing and he lives in Sf bay area and we bought a duplex in Irvington, Indianapolis, we found local contractors and renew it, and then we sign a contract with a local PM.