If that global meltdown didn't affect their market,most likely it's because their real estate prices never go up by more than pocket change every year anyway.

But it really depends on your Global Debt to Income with a lease in place on your current residence to purchase the 2nd property as owner occupied.

In NYC now but not afraid to invest globally if the numbers work . . passport currency convert . . meet you at the airport . . will add more bio info as I get to familiar with how things work.Looking to network with people in the area . .

AZREIA.org is a good place to start.Also, check out this guy (it's free and they aren't selling anything): Network, Learn, and Hustle Hour EventPublic Hosted by REI Global InvestmentsclockSaturday at 1 PM - 3 PM Four Points By Sheraton 10831 South 51St Street Phoenix Az10831 S 51st St, Phoenix, Arizona 85044

You can walk and chew gum at the same time.

Now I work in IT for a huge, global company and speak to people from all over the world, all the time, especially India and UAE.

I know a few people who were close to retiring and had to go back to work after the Global Financial Crisis.  

Global warming has increased the strength of hurricanes, Which cause the intense damage and also make the life of people difficult.

I'm a little hesitant to sell because we've gotten offers from the corporate department of large global gas/convenience store operators (all investment grade corporates) with plans of developing a gas station/convenience store + QSR and/or other retail.

I'll be needing something that will work globally so I can add and change codes on the fly.