This helped me immensely in clarifying these issues.My second piece of advice would be to find an asset type that has a lot of fragmentation in the ownership base.

@Ron Brady@Scott MacIt does not read as if Ron is implying your identical property as a Caucasian is worth more than his as an American of African descent, that lenders tolerate racial bias, or that lenders are all one race.  

In my experience being respectful and following the laws of how to win friends and influence people will help immensely.

Energy cost is already twice of the US and I think it will go up more.Good news is, I can't wait what German engineering will come up to solve their energy problem now that they are backed into a corner with an immense incentive to overcome their dependence on fossile fuel imports (they don't have significant domestic ressources).

I started investing two years ago with the goal to create financial freedom and generational wealth for my family and have already seen immense benefits from REI.

However, you may be experiencing a slower customer base due to the immense amount of rentals on the market in Modesto.

Hi Tiaan,Its great to see another South African on Bigger Pockets. 

I appreciate these forums and collaboration immensely! 

Than you Dave, I appreciate you immensely 

My furthest is 2300 miles away.If parties are a concern, a ring doorbell and noiseaware will help immensely.