I think firearms are better seen as tools for self defense than investments, unless one is an experienced collector or trader that can run a business.

 I remember this happened with Japanese corporate investors who bought up commercial real estate in New York City back in the 80-90s period during a market weakness at home.

tough one.. veteran real estate trader who knows they are getting a deal closes no issue.someone buying their first property ..

In my former occupation as a stocks and options trader there was plenty of cash flow to do this.  

However, I was playing golf with my attorney friend who owns a title company and he said that the Japanese Tax Code allows for 100% depreciation over 4 years if the apartments are mostly frame and are 25+ years old. 

I personally think, and I teach it to our investors and traders and partners alike, that idea to help keep us grounded in our return expectations.

Whether buying a resort condo or a stock, from a security trader's point of view, timing is very important.

And the owner of the property prior to selling to the Japanese paid 1 mil to the Resolution trust to release the participation aspect of this mortgage then promptly sold it to the Japanese company ( Owner of SEga Systems) for 110 million and kept all the up side.

is like asking, "How much do stock day traders make?'

Look for Harte Hanks if they publish a Pennysaver-type publication as well as Auto-trader and similar pubs in your area.Look at Senior Centers and find what they offer.