Last, urban blight all-too-frequently accompanies many of these policies.But, on the whole, the coordinated set of policies implemented in places like San Francisco and Oakland, CA seem to just be incredible tailwinds to investor returns over long periods of time.

It has worked well, and for the concerns around variable rates on a HELOC, we account for that risk/fluctuation in our deal analysis. 

People are doing it, so presumably it works.FWIW, I invested in Japan for a few years, but lack of rent growth, lack of appreciation, concerns about natural disasters, and just general lack of confidence in the J market led me to shift focus only to the US.

Here in San Antonio we are perfecting systems for doing un-accompanied (no agent present), vacant home showings.  

My only concern is if I have to sell the property, I'd have this huge loan that I would have to tack onto the price of the property?

Not really concerned with how long it takes, I plan on doing this for good no matter how long it takes.

They sent me a contract to sign with the purchase price and timeline.My concern is how they can provide a price without even inspecting the property.

I would be more concerned about looking at a condo as an investment. 

My initial research uncovered the concern about getting title insurance, but your thoughtful explanation of how this could be remedied is helpful.

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