@Mark DuttonTo manage risk in investing, focus on building a safety net with a $1,300/month surplus.

No loans.In a country with few social safety nets for immigrants, especially for the Chinese, Abu used her fierce negotiation skills and supernatural intuitive business sense to live a very comfortable life and take care of her family.

I shall be patient 🙃 

She’s much more patient on the phone than I am and sellers to the most part seem to be more cooperative on the phone with her than they were with me.

Also, remind them this is coming from a safety measure for everyone wellbeing due to the climate of crime near our homes. 

The purchase prices, lease rates, asset quality and neighborhood safety are not aligning. 

However, I am worried about the outdated electrical and water systems for safety concerns.

Would it make more sense to focus on SFH because there are more of those potential deals  in my area or be patient and wait on a multi family that fits my criteria when available?

Lastly, be patient.

While there clearly is the possibility to make money in Somalia, given the things like coups, islamic terrorists, political instability, rampant crime, and lack of personal safety, the risks seem to far outweigh the rewards.