The problems that many investors face is that the cost or hassle associated with owning properties outweighs the long term benefits of owning the property.

I get a ton of international people.For me, the value outweighs the risk because they are readily replaceable if they leave without notice.

My anticipation outweighs my fears and I am ready to get my hands on experience.

Member benefits far outweigh the costs.

This is time you could otherwise be using to find dealsIt may sound like I am against having your RE license as an investor but I believe the pros outweigh the cons in my situation.  

If the foreign status benefits out weigh the administrative and operational burdens, then by all means use them.

While the benefits and returns of real estate investing far outweigh any other investment vehicle, it can also be risky without a lot of preparation and knowledge.

If you wait for a shift in the real estate market it is my strong belief your opportunity cost will far outweigh your potential upside. 

If he continues to pay late, I would start to look at eviction options only if the headache of having to track down rent every month outweighs the benefit of the late fee he is paying.

Everything is just fodder for farming.I have heard that skip tracing can be a good method to find owners, but again, for me right now, the cost outweighs the reward based on other methods I use.