One thing I did learn was how to talk to all different kinds of people from bums on the street to corporate presidents and everyone in between, which I think helped me later down the road as someone who was always kind of considered as relatable.

Hey Violet, to obtain additional corporate credit, are you working with a specific company or are you reaching out the typical credit card vendors? 

The #1 reason that landlords fail is due to failure to manage to the lease (Source: American Apartment Owners' Assn). 

I don't have the figures exact but there has already been tons of layoffs throughout corporate America and there always is every year you see companies laying off or closing etc..

Here are my two cents...I recommend starting in a market with strong fundamentals, such as steady population growth, an influx of major corporations or large businesses relocating to the area, an affordable cost of living, and high rental demand.

My husband and I purchased our first Costa Rica property last year and were advised by our agent that in almost 6 years of working in that market he had only ever seen 1 American Couple successfully obtain a mortgage in Costa Rica and it was from Scotia Bank. 

It's tough to work with corporate seller's.However, there is a TON of investable inventory in the Atlanta market right now that is institutionally owned where there process is very ridged.

OpportunitiesAffordability: Compared to many West Coast markets, Albuquerque properties often come at a more affordable price point, making it possible for investors to get started without a massive initial capital.Rental Demand: Due to the presence of UNM and other educational institutions, there's a consistent demand for rental properties, especially those close to campuses.Cultural Appeal: With its rich Native American and Hispanic heritage, Albuquerque offers cultural festivals, markets, and historical sites.

I'm 38 years old with a background in corporate finance, and recently moved to Portugal for a job opportunity in the cleantech space, and have decided I am going to get into the RE investment space.

If the potential investor is still not convinced, he states that since 2012,every loan note has been repaid, a better track record over 12 years than any lender in American business history.Source: ( Link, 36:10 )Norada Real Estate Investments, according to the Passive Real Estate Investing website:“Marco Santarelli is an investor, author, and founder of Norada Real Estate Investments ( Link ) — a national real estate investment firm offering turnkey investment property in growth markets nationwide,” ( Link ).In contrast to Norada Capital Management, Norada Real Estate Investment does not raise money from investors.