When it comes to international investing, buying a villa in the Dominican Republic isn't very exotic in that many Americans have done it before.

You can search on social media or search your local chapter of the AIA (American Institute of Architects) or IIDA (International Interior Design Association).

2 - Would you recommend purchasing a home warranty package (like American Home Shield) for something like this? 

If the goal is asset protection utilize bankruptcy protected assets such as retirement accounts, homesteads, private annuities, etc; an asset protection “plan” that utilizes limited partnerships, foreign asset trusts based in Nevis or the Isle of Mann, or renounce your American citizen ship and move assets to Lichtenstein.  

The really simple answer to this question is this: the vast majority of Americans are too broke to pay attention, much less pay their own broker.

Don't invest in real estate because your parents own real estate.Your dad's net worth in excess of 5 million puts him in the top 1% of Americans...that's impressive. 

American Flag out front is a nice touch in Dallas.

Yeah, who knows, maybe he'll get featured on an upcoming episode of American Greed.Originally posted by @Chris Seveney:I share the sentiments of many on here.

In today's society, we have too many coaches and mentorship programs run by salespeople, not operators.

Tim Bratz is an episode of American Greed waiting to happen.