But diversifying your capital into other vehicles is a good idea.

I’m trying to figure out if investing in the Pakistani market is even a good idea or if there are other ways to build wealth given these conditions.I’d appreciate advice on:1.

Here are some ideas to make raw land pay for itself:RV or Tiny Home Rentals: Set up RV hookups or tiny homes for short-term rentals.

My biggest piece of advice is to connect with local chicago real estate investors in person...highly suggest checking out the christmas party on 12/12:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/1218823-chic...

If you ever want to bounce ideas or share some insights, feel free to reach out!

I don’t see how those numbers make sense…I’m considering paying some contractors to walk an on market house with me (that I don’t intend on buying as the numbers would never work) just to get an idea of their costs.

The search function leaves much to be desired, but you'll do best searching "FlipSystems" as one word:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/79/topics/1182640-lesso...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/67/topics/1204806-seeki...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1098187-flips...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/79/topics/1188268-flips...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/1181695-is-fl...I admittedly have not read every reply, but it seems like a sea of red with "Amy B." being the only positive sounding reply on this thread: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/67/topics/1174732-calli...Is that the person you spoke to as a reference that's his girlfriend?

Just wanted to get a jumpstart on ideas.

@Bill Hampton lists some good ideas. 

Based on those goals, research online (or get ideas here on the forum about those markets).