The American system does not have enough checks and far too many underfinanced low wage earners are still buying homes they can not possibly afford.

Not that the society can't afford this: look how easily we come up with similar amounts to bail out savings and loans, make war, give massive tax breaks to the wealthy.

With so many Americans in debt I was just curious as to if anyone had any ideas of saving money while trying to pay their debts but I believe that the best answer is to solely focus on getting my finances in check before I allocate a dime to investment savings so that I can focus 100% on my investment goals when the time is right.

@Preston Ellis Biggs since you like cigars, check out a group near you called the Tennessee International Tobacco Society

You can always invest in other countries, especially in the North American market where I'm from.Anyhow, would love to hear more about your story!

For the inspection, I would look for someone certified by ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors).  

Hi guys,I recently met an American on Bigger Pockets who is a real estate investor living in Tokyo.

Lots of military in the area, so a higher-than-average density of folks who wanted to enjoy the American dream, bought a house, and then received orders requiring them to relocate.

suspect you WON"T get title insurance we buy in some states were the redemption period is long and we only sell for cash on quit claims.. which narrows the field substantially and your buying most deals ( and these are homes) for 10 to 40k each.. so risk is not great.Yes a buyer will have great issues from having to wait a year to 5 years... there in Yuba city go over to Marysville or even Yuba city and walk into fidelity or first American and talk to a title officer these are the folks who will let you know company policy that is if your buying in that county.. if its Colusa or Nevada or some other California county contact title company in the county every county will have a different position on this.and like I said earlier if you have really no standing in the industry IE you have never really closed a deal with them .. your not doing any volume etc.. there is little chance they will take a risk for a 400 dollar title policy fee..

I am an American citizen living in Greece, looking to invest in the US.