Approx 5 commercial  properties with total combined value book value 12m .. actual maybe 20-25m?

I used a combination of Minoan and going direct to vendor to furnish our 4BR/4BA.

It’s an interesting trend that benefits both the investors and the local population, as it helps balance the overpopulation of cities while preserving rural heritage.Another point you mentioned, about “not being for or against investing in Europe, but that it simply adds more elements to manage,” is very insightful.

Every customer is assigned to a group of team members there and I imagine each team varies slightly in quality given the human element!

Their combined income is below $100K per year.

Showcase real-life success stories and emphasize how real estate income, combined with tax savings (e.g., deductions, 1031 exchanges), could potentially outweigh your current W-2 salary over time.Suggest a trial period for the first deal, involving him in decisions to build trust and confidence in the process.

 - recognize you are combining 2 if the highest effory rent models: student rental and rent by room. 

We both work in finance, so we’re pretty comfortable running the numbers.Our combined W2 income is ~$350K, and I work remotely with a very flexible schedule.We’ve saved over $200K across various assets (stocks, crypto, cash), and we live frugally, saving around $100K a year after taxes.

These are the universal elements and actually might not be a bad place to start.

Quote from @Dan Grove: Some combination of cash to seller, closing costs, repairs, construction, paying off arrears, assignment fees, commissions.