As for your Index funds, if you were trading indices such as SPX, you would have the favorable tax treatment accorded to §1256 Contacts:  60% of gains are Long Term Capital Gains, and 40% are Short Term capital gains.

KNOWING real estate (or delivering babies) is a requirement for an expert. 

Then you can trade up to another property where you can force equity. 

Second, if you want a nice house in a nice part of town, you will have to pay for it, so will likely need to raise your purchase price.Third, if you want to go off-market, just know you are trading a lot of time for the possibility of maybe finding a deal.  

Not in San Antonio, but Scott Horne out of Garland is an expert and runs a title company.

You really have to be an expert and outshine the competition here.

Consider Hiring a Legal Expert- German property law can be complex.

Most negative comments come from competitors, those nitpicking minor issues, or people who haven’t worked with the company at all.

Tenants were ecstatic that I have been fixing things that were neglected for years and based on units in Clinton trading for about $200k a door, the property will likely appraise for 750k+ Lessons learned?

Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.