I pulled out of the stock market recently and bought RE.I’m now thinking of buying foreign real estate to diversify and hedge against a massive drop.Currently 10% stocks/bonds/equities 80% REI and 10% gold/silver bullion.

Here is a list of lender that I was able to assemble over the years:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/2810/50272-lis...While hard money loans cost more there is a place for them, they may offer very quick closing (as little as few days) and can finance a property that banks won't touch.

She gets and assembles information (not from the seller) that I need to help evaluate a deal, whereas she knows how to manage a real estate transaction and reduce risk.

I think the bigger opportunity here in Cully is in R7 assembly and changing to R2 zoning.

- Being willing and able to go against the crowd- Creating my own niches, that noone else is doing- Able to think on several levels in regards to benefits of buying a particular property (price is low, no competition, because neighborhood isn't hyped yet, getting good positive cashflow, several developments happening in the next few years and thus great appreciation, assembling pieces, so that they'll be even more attractive to developers etc)

With all of the RTA (ready to assemble) and box cabinet options out there, it almost always shakes out close to break even between painting existing and replacing the cabinets (assuming you use a good painting contractor who is finishing things to last).

Sniffed around the hot water heater -fine, but he does flag a cut in the plug gasket where the ignition assembly enters the combustion chamber.

Bos Containers USA – these are portable steel storage containers with interlocking assembly (requires assembly but should be easier to ship and less expensive), or...Miller Building SystemsPlease note that you can also look on ebay, classifieds, etc.

But still close enough so that you can monitor the property and really know what's going on.In out of state investing (and even in investing in properties close to you geographically), you got to know:The Market - know which places are good for rentals, for flips, what are the days on the market for sales and rentals, average and median sales prices, monthly rentals for 2 bed, 3 bed, 4 bed, for SFH vs. apartments, condos, etcProperty valuationEstimating repairsProperty management - leasing, repairscalculating numbers - know all the expenses of a rental property, so you can find the real cashflow, etcLeadership and management - you need to assemble a team of property managers, leasing agents, contractors, handymen, etc.

The big wrench in our plans is a move to Colorado beginning in early 2020 which means we would live in the property for a little over a half year which would be plenty of time for a proper rehab as well as time to assemble a good team (because we plan on continuning to invest In Lincoln even after we leave) including a property manager.