I am looking to learn about the industry and set a goal of making my first purchase this year if it makes financial sense. 

Choose a manager whose approach aligns with your investment goals, and remember—value matters more than cost.

um, not having to move furniture?

They hope to move their investors into a similar deal with similar returns and keep their capital gains deferral going.

Or the always popular, “My tenant moved out and stole my washer, dryer, water heater and light fixtures!!!” 

Since you’re looking for insights from experience, I’ll weigh in on your two strategies and then toss in a third idea that might fit your goals, especially given your capital and openness to scale.

But he told me his job was to make those who worked for him to enable them to move up the ladder and in my business he said my goal should be to help your clients become millionaires and they will drag you along with them. :)Thanks for sharing this success story, Jay.  

Our goal is to create something unique and beautiful.

My goal is to avoid doble taxation, ability to write-off expenses, asset protection and avoiding probate.If anyone can help me with this or refer to an accountant who has experience with cross border real estate transaction, I'll be greatly obliged. 

Any advice or recommendations of where to locate groups seeking similar goals would be greatly appreciated!