I know it’s overstated, but this really is a business based on relationships.Alternately, Scotsman Guide and the lender list at the American Association of Private Lenders (full disclosure, we’re members) might also be a good start though there’s nothing better than meeting your lenders face-to-face.

Also, since we're coming out of a recession (and since savings are relatively low) it's likely that within the next 5-10 years, American households' savings will increase. 

Travis WestCIEC - Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant, Certified by the American Council of Accredited CertificationsMAC0325 - Licensed Mold Assessment Consultant, Texas Department of State Health Services Keywords: toxic mold, black mold, water damage, mold remediation, stachybotrys, mold disclosure

Google “virtual bookkeeper” or “offshore bookkeeper” - you should be able to find someone for $4-$10/hr who knows this stuff better than everyone on this thread & would be extremely grateful to acquire extra work from “rich americans” so they can afford to feed their kids.I use offshore VAs extensively for things like this & much more to operate my STRs to free me up for things such as leisure activities & growing my wealth by buying new properties.P.s.

It is in one of the local papers thrifty-nickel, penny-saver, american classifieds genre.

Savings are non-existent both for corporations and for the average American.

Anyone have experience investing abroad in the EU or Latin America?

@Lori GreeneMy answer in English = NoMy answer in Spanish = NoMy answer in Pig Latin = O-nay

This is why most Americans stay on the sidelines and end up living a life of mediocrity.Provide a value to the landlord. 

Solera National Bank, COFirst Western Federal Savings, SDNorth American Savings Bank, MOTitan Bank, TXThey all do non-recourse loans suitable for IRA and 401k borrowers