Purchasing bank owned properties allows for conventional lending and due diligence and can exhibit good value with no more risk than any other type of property, but perhaps more work.Buying at foreclosure auctions, on the other hand, is perhaps one of the riskiest ways to buy property.  

. ;)I'm probably a rarity, in that I was born in one country (Israel), migrated to another (Australia) and then married into a third (Japan) - so for me, investing out of state, country or continent was a no-brainer.

We as a country need to watch out though because there is a staggering amount that is also originating in places like Singapore, India, China and Australia. 

I'd love to discuss how I changed careers from a pediatric nurse in Australia and in the healthcare field for 13 years, to ski patrol in Canada and now have launched my own business for real estate agents developing their own businesses and also selling real estate with my husband here in Mexico.

Welcome to BP @Sam Phillips @Kevin FletcherI was also once living overseas (Australia) and very attracted to the opportunities offered in US real estate.

I wasn't really trying to buy another property in 2017 but my parents term deposit in Australia (currently earning 3% on their money) is coming to an end and they asked to partner up with me and get them a higher return on their retirement fund. 

@Dev Horn I think you are correct and that is why as Agents we also have to exhibit discretion in deciding who we will represent.  

Canada and Australia are definitely the 2 markets where I am not bullish, in fact I would be bearish based on lower oil prices and commodity prices. 

Countries like Singapore, Dubai, Philippines and Australia adopt this system and i was wondering, is there anyone here know how to invest in these type of property by increasing its value through income & expenses because unlike the USA Apartment, the building can be owned by a single individual instead of a piece of the building?

I am in Australia at the moment, and all the information I can get is from the selling agent, my buyers agent, and a very reliable and helpful relative who visits properties and sends me photos.