Doing out of state for one’s first deal is an excruciatingly bad idea, on par with starting a land war in Asia. 

Quote from @James Hamling:When talking on historically the US was a-ok on kick-the-can economics, REMEMBER, 60 of the last 100 years Europe and Asia were in some state of burning rubble.

New carpet and assorted repairs. we are hoping to spend more time in Asia the next two years and i am not impressed w PM here due to high costs and low quality considerations.

I was looking for something a bit different and I had always loved SE Asia ever since I was a young backpacker, so I decided to take the plunge and purchase my first 2 bed condo when I was 24.

Thankfully, and it's no coïncidence, the places where I end up investing are great for lifestyle.My pricing criteria eliminates Canada, Northern Europe and Oceania.My tourism criteria eliminates Africa.I eliminate Asia, including and up to the Middle East because, in most countries, foreign owners are treated second-class and that has serious implications from a risk point of view.

Originally posted by @Frank Patalano:Originally posted by @David Rogers:For me, I've been out of the country, living in Asia for the last 6 years.

I also know a guy who takes the broad view that Thailand is played out, like the Memphis of Asia, and he's on the ground in Cambodia and Myanmar buying up land and setting up teams. 

Hi @Asia Jones!

Hi Steve,Have you ever thought about a Japanese Shoji as a solution.You could mix that with some Feng Shui for an Asia Decorating theme.Steven Seagal would probably love it.Good Luck!

I talked to a girl from Asia today about development deals in our market in columbus through a visa fast track program from Vietnam. super interesting. hop on linkedin too great place to look at lots of structures and learn. super transparent no BS. we do city of columbus and city of miami