My vision is for this meetup to be informal and organic.

I think for me what helped was going into the conversation with a mapped out 10 year plan and showing her how the objectives and end goals align with hers and our family's.

@Allison Littman To structure the purchase creatively, you could split the $600k transaction into a $400k purchase agreement and a $200k charitable donation to the seller’s tax-exempt organization.

Most importantly you seem to have an understanding that education is the foundation to build your investments on, and that will keep you from chasing shiny objects. 

Look into Baselane it’s designed specifically for real estate investors, You get automated rent collection, expense tracking, it makes it easier to manage properties, stay organized, and keep up with your finances. 

A deal killer is a voice of reason when you are emotionally attached to a shiny object (it could be a property or a new guru course).2.

Furthermore, the State has put together a task force of prosecutors to put a dent in organized retail theft.

This is significantly lower than the mid west in the US.A really nice thing over there is that rents are often payed once per year.Dubai have a very consentrated power and decision organ which leads to very low predictability.

What you want is an agent with experience who knows how to negotiate, watch your back, navigate difficult situations, understand contracts and law, provides an objective cross-check, etc.

Hey BiggerPockets Community,I’m working with an organization that’s aiming to address affordable housing in a way that leverages time as a primary tool.