But when the dollar falls in value, and with the yuan pegged to the dollar, it reduces the value of their currency and their savings.This talk of some global currency reminds me of the Amero discussion that came up a while back.

I chose RE and crypto

My goal is long term passive retirement income generation without capital disillusion using risk managed assets.I chose Ottawa to get started for a few reasons:1) I know a real estate agent and a property manager there that I trust. 2) It's a "steady Eddy" market, no huge ups and downs, which matches my investment goals. 3) Good exchange rate from USD to CAD for the down payment.4) I may someday retire there so wanted property in that market as a hedge against currency and real estate value changes.Reasons (1) and (2) made Ottawa a good place to start.

I also have a decent chunk of assets tucked away in my 401k, stocks and Crypto. 

We're old fashioned, so please don't suggest cryptocurrencies! 

I don't know how it is with land lording there as I never rented my home that I had there out.. but I suspect the landlord has their rights.. the City I bought in Kelowna BC had tons of rentals so I know it happens  ( rent that is )  and boy the prices sky rocketed talk about an appreciation play.. wish I never sold my place but I did not want to be a distant landlord.. and I made 20k in a year on it with currency arbitrage and modest appreciation..

What are you seeing out there in your market I actually minor in economics and an investor in Stock and FOREX (currency, basically like stock market but instead of companies, you invest in countries). 

I also play the FOREX market (currency, but instead of companies the whole country), that you have to get approved by banks since I control 1:400.

Your mix will vary depending on goals and risks.I had 50% in stocks over the past 10 years, and enjoyed the bull run.Now it is 70% in REI, 24% in equities/bonds/ETFs, 5% in Silver/Bullion, 1% crypto.

Laws and laws changing vs foreigners......think about all the foreigners who lost their property in Spain, Mexcio, and Venezuela.....law changes in Canada and Malaysia recently.Language and Customs.Lending/Currency ExchangeFACTA in the United States.It's just a start.