That's over 3000 employees and the company is listed among the Fortune 100 Globals,

Hi Brandon,My day job for the last decade has been as a recruiter- contingent, then for a tech start up and now for a huge global company.

States may classify loans with more emphasis on the type of collateral, where residential property is classified as non-commercial.

This is a fact that we all have to deal with, however I wouldn't put too much emphasis on it in regards to your business model.

This country has an enormous amount of natural resources and potential if you have the patience.You are sitting in the perfect location, Gary.If you want an initial set of resources, you might check out Global Property Guide.

Has anyone ever done any lending with this private lender.  I am about to sign a contract but he wants over 2,000 up front before he gives me the loan.  I need advice.  

My professional associations and certifications include Atlanta Board of Realtors, Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty, CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) and CFIS (Certified Foreign Investor Specialist) as well as being a member of KWGPS (Keller Williams Realty Global Property Specialist).

I have contributed in writing several real estate books, written many articles and blogs on real estate investing as well as created more than 200 instructional videos on real estate investing currently being posted on Twitter - Joe Jurek CPA and You Tube - Joe Jurek Real Estate Investing Adventures.I also wrote a book and made an infomercial on how to profit from leveraging Craigslist and eBay, entitled “Buy Local and Sell Global”.Having traveled through almost all 50 states, I currently reside in Central Florida with my family and I enjoy spending time at the beach or all the theme-parks. 

Just curious what everyone thinks about the global stock markets falling and it's potential effects on the real estate market. 

Besides the fact that everything on the internet worthwhile is expanding globally.