Hi @Warren Foster Did you acquire some of the properties prior to going overseas and just built your portfolio from there?

I am a huge believer in fostering relationships that are mutually beneficial.

If you are trying to 1031 exchange then you may be at 3 properties, however I'm not 1031 exchange, @Dave Foster can provide guidance on that. 

What else should I be doing in this situation to foster a better communication between the contractor and I.

@Dave FosterDave Foster,Thank you for your response, When you say how the gift was structured, please elaborate on this if you do not mind?

One of the most knowledgeable that I know is @Dave Foster.

Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace inspired me to set my goals higher and think harder.

A similar post by Dave Krulac about most real estate investors only owning a single property hinted to there being a disconnect between the perception that there are many people out there building small real estate empires vs. maybe the truth that there are many people out there building tiny real estate investments that they overpaid for and run poorly.Just pondering if we have enough data on these boards to come up with anything that fosters discussion.

Originally posted by @Daniel Foster: I am looking at a property that I feel I can buy at a significant discount, but it may be for good reason . . .

@Isaiah Foster Hi and welcome to BiggerPockets!