I funded this with US cash, as well as a loan with a Canadian bank.I have shared this process with many friends and other real estate buddies that commended my journey.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

The real work is locating these properties and I've learned the best way to do this is to work in towns/areas that have online GIS systems that map; topography, wetlands, soils, etc. and assessors data available for download either from local sources or listsource.com.  

KC has some appreciation depending on the sub market and real estate cycle but is definitely a cash flow play market.

Political risks and plenty others in 25 years of selling real estate in Dallas area I have never sold one in the flood zone or probably anywhere near a flood zone.   

Because they can't make a commission on it. Simple Truths.But you can make a ton of money, if you do it correctly.

That being said, I will preface this with the fact that I have a legal background, specifically with estate planning and asset protection as it relates to real estate.

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.

Henry, you’re a REAL real estate guy - we can’t just take a vacation - we HAVE to still think real estate!  

Leverage is one of the most powerful tools in real estate investing.