as they tought us, "shoot, move, communicate"     (the order is important)Yeah, I think the volunteer aspect has a lot to do with it.I’ve realized over the years that a lot of government (and I worked for the government) and military jobs are there...for the sake of employment and nothing more.

If they're on disability and don't have a job or a large volunteer commitment and they're not obviously physically disabled, get a full confidentiality release of their mental health history so you can determine if you can cope with having them as a tenant. 

I would also suggest volunteering with your local REIA to expand your network and meet other investors.  

In my experience, if you are seen as bringing investment and job creation into the country vs coming to the U.S.A. to work (the theoretical "taking jobs away from Americans"), there is never an issue.Another bit of advise is to answer the border agents questions as succinctly as possible and do not volunteer additional information.  

Also investor meetings and volunteer work.

Maybe he volunteers that he can afford another $50 a month.

(I know a good one if you'd like his contact info).two - VA doesnt just volunteer the helpful info you need, as youve already seen. really dig through google.

Volunteer or get paid to work with an investor.

Knowing each other from a volunteer activity or kids share a sport are a good way to get a break.5) Do more than one transaction, prices change dramatically when we are working in bulk and based on a price point.

[I'm not living in Ohio, otherwise I'd volunteer to take a drive-by - at night.