But the reason I was going to pay it off is called Global Debt Service.This is the combines income/debt of all your personal and business interest.

Prior to that, I was in Boston underwriting and helping in the disposition of luxury multifamily deals for CBRE, a global company that specializes in institutional investment sales.My goal is to take the knowledge I've learned from working for institutional investors and bring that into my own personal investing.

That downtick could be short or prolonged, localized or global.3. 

I have been studying global markets and investing internationally for RE companies for 10 years and know the french market quite well. 

@Martine JacksonWelcome aboard the vibrant BP community.

@Mark Graham IIWelcome to the vibrant BP community.

Sandra C.Welcome to the vibrant BP community, where you will find like minded individuals committed to REI and also helping others succeed.I added some links on rentals and sense this is the niche you are looking to focus on, while pondering which option to use to get started with inputs from the BP community. http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/04/how-to-rent-your-house/ (house rental guide)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)Your time on this social media site will be well spent.You have taken the 1st step by announcing your readiness and commitment to embark on a REI career.Whether you pursue, wholesale, rehab & fIip or buy and hold it's up to you to decide.The bottom line is that you must take action to start.

Purchase price: $180,000 Cash invested: $30,000 Building a duplex 839 square feet on each side with one bedroom, one a half bathrooms, two car garage and a 400 square foot deck over the garage. 6.5 miles to the new global Wal-Mart HQ's being built and 0.9 miles to Downtown Rogers.

Like you I’m looking to diversify globally.

Loyalty to a single manufacturer in todays global economy is emotional rather than practical.Do not purchase the extended warranties on appliances as they do not pay off, they are a upsell scam on the part of retailers.