I guess $20 cheesburgers will be the norm in this country between tax hikes, insurance and overall inflation. 

Small enough but experienced enough to have good referrals (the profile pages of QIs here on BP can get you started) means you'll be in good hands since at the largest QIs in the country your experience will be dictated by the sales manager assigned your file and not necessarily a senior consultant.You've had a good experience with yours to date.

However, this is my first real estate project ever, it's totally self-funded and it takes part in a foreign country, so obviously it's daunting and exciting at the same time.

Jamaica, Queens Village, Ozone Park, other parts of Southeast Queens, East New York, Canarsie, East Flatbush, Flatbush, other parts of Eastern Brooklyn.The areas that fall somewhere in between are: Ridgewood, Maspeth, Woodhaven, Glendale, Richmond Hill, Bushwick, Bed-Stuy, and a few others.I'd be curious to know where you're searching for properties as most of these areas highlighted above are well over the $600K range.

I would say because Lawton is more affordable than most metro cities in the country, barrier to entry and the capital risk would be relatively lower.However, if you're only going to be there for 5 months I would be careful as I would recommend getting familiar with the area and getting to know some trustworthy contractors who would be able to keep an eye out for you.Having a team around you is key to success.

Either way, I can help you find an excellent agent in any market in the country.

I was in the process of building a bed and breakfast out of the country in St.

If you can join a private athletic or country club those are good places to meet real estate people

Our kids are spread out all over the country.

There are a lot of agents in Orlando and the rest of the country because people think it is easy money.