The new funds will bring the Chicago-based company’s total invested capital to about $2 billion. “Our enthusiasm for Brazil could not be higher,†Garrabrant, who co-founded Equity International with Zell in 1999, said in a May 18 interview in Sao Paulo. “You’ve got this local demand that’s unparalleled.â€â€œRising incomes among Brazil’s burgeoning middle class will ensure that a cycle of rate increases won’t suppress housing demand,†Garrabrant, 53, said.

Thought it was time to show my face. I

In July'11, I went to apply for a car loan, denied at first but the manager approved once I could speak with her face to face. I

So now with prices and rents were they are at and this crop of investors who have it pounded into their brain that a property needs to positive cash flow with 20% down other wise its no deal.. that seperates new builds generally on their face  IE they won't hit those metrics..Now in parts of Texas were things can be cheaper than west coast and rents a tad higher I can see were investors could swoop in and hit the magic 100 a month positive with 20% down on new construction.  

But alas, being the confrontational type I will enjoy telling them no with a smile on my face! :)I

One of the biggest problems new landlords can face is over-leveraging and then being pounded with unexpected costs. 

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If you find a house that needs 10% of FM value of work, it's not also going to be a wholesaling dealFind expired listings and go talk to the sellers face-to-face. I

I'm looking to buy an apartment/hotel in Sao Paulo while the currency is in crisis.