We do offer a "ride it" option, where they can just continue to pay rent, utilities & lawn care while we try to get it re-rented, but there's an element of gambling in there that most people don't want to try; if we get it re-rented immediately, they would come out ahead, but if it takes more than a month they come out behind.

This feels more like a gamble than an investment. ...but people are winnnniiiiinnnggg lol 

Unfortunately they eventually outlawed charity gambling.

Depending on your financial situation there may be other types of investments that would be more suitable for off shore investors.

http://www.justice.gov/usao/id/news/2013/dec/andersonskinner%2012092013.html Here is an editorial about it expanding on what went on... http://www.lewrockwell.com/2013/12/william-norman-grigg/police-state-justice/ "At his change of plea hearing, Anderson admitted to having knowledge of an illegal gambling operation that was being run out of a house he owns located at 6655 W.

It's a huge gamble because I've seen properties go for 50% of FMV and others go for more than 100%, it all depends on who is bidding and how desirable the property is. 

I am working on a few deals with another BP member buying some fix and flips I am going to fund and the escrow function is coming from India.. 17 e mails a day 4 to 5 calls wanting me to fund without proper docs and or title commitments.My on the ground partner is ON it totally so we don't have a problem as he is an expert in his market and a RE broker and very seasoned so he won't let anything slip by.. but it this were Escrow functions are going off shore.. incredible.

The biggest mistake is not doing something.I love to gamble so this will replace me sitting at the 2-5 game at motorcity.

The possibility of sabotaging these relationships is a risk I am not willing to gamble.

Either appreciation and cashflow has its variables and as soon as one neglects the fact, its a gamble.