Detroit demands a very specific geographic analysis and execution of that analysis...and not a global economic trend analysis.Does the auto industry play a role?...

Not necessarily a deal killer, but you will need to find a commercial lender willing to underwrite you based on global income, experience, etc, and you will not get a 30 year fixed rate mortgage.

I am on BiggerPockets daily, and continue to be inspired by the webinars and forums which have been VERY helpful in my education.Since Canadian market/regulations are different from the US, I wanted to start a discussion to learn more about the experiences of Canadian investors: how/where they're investing in Canada (or globally) and any examples of deals or success stories you can share.

Here question to me below:BANKER RESPONSE: Just a quick note to say that I’ve reviewed your initial proposal and will be running some global cash flow numbers to see how they look.

(That’s a Warning Sign.)By MATTHEW GOLDSTEIN, ROBERT GEBELOFF, ROSS MANTLE and MATT RUBYSEPT. 12, 2018This quiet working-class town, just beyond the glitz of the Las Vegas Strip, helped spark the global financial crisis 10 years ago.

. - it's called global debt service ratio - combining both personal and property income and expenses.

From the sellers perspective, this also opens the door to a global demographic of buyers, since the US allows foreign citizens to purchase RE here in the states. 

I've heard similar fears and predictions for over 15 years...including the global recession almost 10 years ago, yet all the while living here, I've experienced quite the opposite.   

The Lehigh Valley is considered Allentown,Bethlehem and Easton.Some awards won by Allentown In the recent years:2015- Ranked by Fortune Magazine as being among the top 10 best places in the US to relocate corporate finance and Information technology companies.2016- Cited as a “national success story” by the Urban Land Institute for its downtown redevelopment. 2017 & 2018- Downtown Allentown Revitalization District was named 1 of 13 winners worldwide of the prestigious “Urban Land Institute Global Award for Excellence”.

Home Depot and Global stone have some outstanding tile for $1 to $1.50 plus you can find some blow out sales at Big Bobs, really beautiful stuff.