There's a certain amount you need to know to get started, to have a decent shot at success (which you can get from a few books, from BP, etc).

My customer also has no idea what the value of said property is worth in todays market.The property consists of approximately one acre of land located in Maine. 

Although many people priced their houses below the competition in order to sell their homes a 3-5 years ago, we consistently listed at or above the competition and sell at or very close to list.

I watched Pace's webinar to promote the program, and he consistently claims you make $1500-$3000 when lending $1k.

This helps with claims about dirty water etc.Either way you go, the takeaway is being able to consistently maintain a certain level of service and being prepared to integrate this into your team's schedule/management work flows. 

Set up your CORE 4 which consists of a good Realtor, Contractor, Property Manager, and Attorney.

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You have a great shot at compounding rewards, and even if you buy at a bad time, the next purchase, and the one after that, will take advantage of lower prices in a system that can't help but make you rich over time. 

Building positive relationships with tenants can increase their retention and reduce turnover, promoting consistent rental income.Consider FHA loans with lower down payment requirements if you're starting with limited capital.

Regarding how countries treat foreign investors I would say there are two points, 1) yes they need to not be too arduous on foreign investors, but what's more important is 2) that they are consistent and predictable instead of arbitrary.