Cars are something many Americans waste money on, but they are typically singular events.

@Joshua Dorkin brought up on BP Podcast #82, the list used by TV's American Pickers that says what they are looking for and that they hand to every prospect when meeting. 

American Village - Just west of Duke's campus, large 80's-90s era family homes and the area south of campus bordering MLK but before you get to Hope Valley for affordable 2-3 bedroom houses on big lots.

I'm currently using American Modern for my policies (Colorado and Indiana).  

I am familiar with financing concepts when buying real estate as an american in America.

The person could retire now and sit in the top one percent of the American income earners, but he does keep working to receive better retirement when he is ready to retire.I asked him why he never left and why he kept working.

Here are the stats on the home: Goal is BRRRR strategy1910 American four square w original siding/woodwork3/1 1200sq ftRepairs to rent out: 35k (house has had nothing done to it for 30 years except for an added garage)ARV approximately 70-90k (recently sold homes are all over the place but nicer ones are in this range)Distressed comps are anywhere from 15-40kOwes 2500 taxes due end of MarchMLS listed properties are seeing multiple offers no matter the condition!

I believe Colony American Finance and B2R both loan to foreigners.

Most American men grew up with their father telling them that the best investment they could do is to buy a great house, pay it off and then have all of this equity.

@Michael Beeman Sounds like you're talking about a home warranty company like American Home Shield, etc.