In an unknowable future, I'd rather have an asset than a currency.

Very tough....normally requires cash and no leverage.Many places don't allow foreigners to hold land, only condos.ROI often is horrible and prices don't seem to go up where there is lots and lots and lots of space to build another building next door or down the street.For some in Asia with local currency, they buy to store wealth. 

BUT.......... it's not the same Bargain as the one you and most people are thinking about.There are actually two kinds of Bargains.There is the normal bargain, such as buying a pair of great shoes worth $200 for 50% off at $100!

Grow a pair and talk to them, it's a cowardly act to hide from a phone conversation of all things, and shows your own judgement of your own actions, to hide from communications as you are.     

I used to deal with overseas buyers but unless they have their ducks in a row and already know about entity creation, additional tax withholding, currency exchange rates, and how to get their money over here from there  then it's a no go.

Or betting on currency exchange rates. 

San Diego was at the top of our list to check out, so of course we got in touch with the David Greene team.We ended up being paired with Noe, who was so awesome to work with.

HELOCs in most other countries don't exist.One thing to think about too is currency risk.....so many companies right now reporting lower earnings do to big swings in exchange rates.There is probably opportunity somewhere, but your odds of success probably go up exponentially if you know the country well, know the area you're investing in well, have some knowledge of property law and landlord/tenant law, and know the language well.   

Same with folks who only use AirBNB and not VRBO.I have found that most traveling professionals can pay a premium, but you are not going to get your nightly rate as a STR.For example, we had a pair of physical therapists ask about a winter rental for them.

Dawn A.It must be the week for finding currency ...