IMHO,  whats important is to walk the property, otherwise, you are taking a vegas gamble with not being able to see the inside. 

hello, im from the UK and one thing investors use is Property sourcers. 

Every time a tenant moved out 3 out of 8 evictions or so, it felt like a gamble, with someone leaving the place in ruins. 

my problem is I have not found anyone who will look at the deal until i have it under contract so I dont know how it will go and I am speculating as to what I think it will go for.I don't have 500 or a 1000 to lose on a gamble.

I think >50% chance US will be in mild recession in 6-10 months, as Germany/UK/Canada/New Zealand/Ireland/Finland already in recession due to they have 3-5 yr variable/adjustable mortgages and corporates also do short term debt, so their central bank Hikes hit them faster than US.

I think it's fine to risk a small portion of your net worth on a gamble, but everything else means betting the farm.Speaking of farm, here are 50 acres in Hilsboro for $3M https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/NW-West-Union-Rd-Hillsbor...Dang, maybe if I..?

Google street and sat view are only your friends to eliminate property....not to determine what you will buy....I swear up and down to people all the time...go look at what you plan to buy.....don't gamble. 

In term of reward, I know the reward of mortgage note, but for tax lien it's kind like semi gambling.

If you were from a specific country that is on a watch list, then expect more of the same.I invest in the USA and UK.

I'm looking to purchase my first investment property in the next few months and wanted to get some guidance / opinions.I'm not from the US, Im from the UK, but studied in Chicago.