Then see whether that aligns with your investing strategy.Westerners like 999-year and freehold for psychological and cultural reasons.

It is one of the most beautiful cities in the Midwest and has a great mix of culture and midwestern sensibilities.

The home has new floors, dual-pane windows, modernized kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, granite countertops, and contemporary appliances.

It’s always a very approachable crowd, the woman Christina who runs it keeps a very open and helpful “culture”.

And that's difficult for me, because I am happy to help, within reason, but the line gets blurry quickly..It is a cultural norm in our society not to ask friends and family for money - maybe you ask to borrow, but that's already a strech for many.

The cost for health insurance for their family in Spain for 1 year is about the same as for 1 month in South Carolina (they are self-employed).So, selecting desirable locations that allow you to have fun, enjoy culture, and in your case, maybe also find the right partner could be your plan.

Talk to at least 5 and see what they environment is like, talk to some of the agents, see what the culture is like.  

Sometimes that will also teach you about the culture.   

Splits and fees tend to be more negotiable there as well.Another major component is to meet who your broker would be, check out the culture of the team, and see if you vibe with them.

You need to get plywood cabinets, and a "cultured" marble top (which is not too durable either- it won't peel off, but is somewhat easily chipped or broken); or get a solid surface ("Corian" type), or stone products that will typically last a very long time.