I'm interested in wholesaling and buy and hold investments.I am originally from Medellin, Colombia (so of course I enjoy soccer) and recently decided to learn how to play the electric bass .... making very slow progress with that endeavor, but having fun with it.Look forward to meeting other investors in the area and learning about REI!!!!!

@Medellin HeelFrank Gallinelli's book on cash flow is the source for understanding income properties.

Hello @Daniel Achury ,I have actually been to Medellin.

Ya know its funny you say that because I have a trip planned to go to Cartegena Colombia, and visit Bogota, Medellin, and coastal communities on Jan 29th though may have to push it back a month.

Bogota and Medellin.

@Stephanie Medellin makes some really good points. 

http://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2015/08/25/434360144/for-brazils-1-percenters-the-land-stays-in-the-family-foreverPerhaps, like I found out when looking for investment opportunities in Colombia (Medellin), nearly everyone is laundering money by using real estate.

Example:  I've been investing in Medellin, Colombia since 2015 and have realized 20%-40% returns with a fraction of the downside of the US because of the lack of leverage (3% of Colombians have a mortgage.)  

@Stephanie Medellin You make a great point!

Originally posted by @Stephanie Medellin:@Maron Faulkner  ARM loans are not always easier to qualify for - they usually need you to qualify for the starting interest rate + 2%, or something similar.