The Pearl is predicted to turn this area to a GLOBAL medical hotspot- forever changing Charlotte!

This downward trend has been consistent over the past decade, with annual declines ranging from 0.15% to 0.44%. https://www.macrotrends.net/global-metrics/countries/ITA/ita...3. 

However, he asked me to sign a one-year Exclusive Right to Represent agreement, as presented to him by his brokerage.His interpretation is that it applies only when he materially assists me, but I think the boilerplate brokerage language he was given reads much more broadly:"If during the term of this Agreement Buyer enters into a contract for the purchase of Property through the services or efforts of the Broker or Buyer’s Brokerage Firm, or by or through any other persons during the term of this Agreement" (emphasis mine).My concern is that, under my interpretation, if a fellow real estate investor wants to unload a property or if I get pointed to an opportunity by a former agent, colleague, or friend, this agreement could create an obstacle to moving forward with the deal.In the end, I didn’t sign.

Put a heavy emphasis on who you choose as an agent.

My job is our sole income and I get relocated for projects frequently so any property would have to be managed remotely (willing to invest anywhere in the states).Given the our situation above and our long term goals, I feel best next steps would be a heavy emphasis on networking and deal analysis.

We are getting a terrible return on our equity but I guess that happens when you are hovering around a 50% global LTV. 

---------------------------------------The fact that you are looking at "up and coming" areas tells me that you put more emphasis on appreciation than on cash flow.

The US taxes global income which dramatically increases the reporting requirements.

Nobody knew interest rates were going to go  shoot up (and nobody knew we were going to face a global pandemic).

Another interesting factor to California is global warming.