HD is switching to lower end Chinese made products, plus they charge for kitchen design (Lowes doesn't) Love to see Lowes start stocking a higher grade Diamond cabinets in the stores for fast fix/flips, etc. 

There are a couple of points that are making Spain an interesting market to invest in:- there are still a lot of investment opportunities as investing in real estate is not as popular/exploited as in the US- prices are generally lower than in the US (/or Northern Europe where I am originally from) so the same euro/dollar earned in the US can be put easier to work and more divided into more projects- if you understand investing you will probably beat the competition quite easy because there are a lot of not well-presented properties for sale and for rent- good yields are possible with traditional and especially coliving and tourist rentals- getting financing is easy however for cash-out refinances etc you will need to become a bit more creativeAnd besides the numbers let's not forget the country, culture, food, quality of life and especially the sun (although in LA this wouldn't be something to complain about either ;-)).

Have we become that thin skinned as a culture already ? 

IMO, you will also run into practical issues when property managers will start asking prying questions that are unrelated to tenant behavior but which are based off the PMs biases (social, cultural, economic). 

I have met little more than disappointment after disappointment eating out in this town, bland boring food praised by locals brought up on little better than pig slop and sugar water.Let's talk about some other things that young people want: a flourishing art culture with deep roots in the past, good educational opportunities for their young children, diversity, proximity to other major cultural centers, natural beauty.

The schools are rough BUT many young professionals, are enjoying the culture that has been booming.  

I think Lyon has a good future ahead: I don't think it has too many foreign investors yet (yes, it's all relative) but it is getting more and more visibility because of its food scene, culture, history and amazing events (fete des lumieres).If you are serious about investing in France and are not quite fluent in French, consider this:- If you talk about notary to a french speaking individual, chances are he will understand "notaire" which is more or less an escrow, not a notary public.

. ¥102 to USD $1 the cost of investing is incredibly affordable 3) high yield of 6% to 12% net pre-tax, depending on location. 4) cash flow - properties are generally occupied for immediate rental income 5) stability - tenant stability is unparalleled in Japan because of cultural values 6) Price can range between USD$30K to $80K depending on the size, features and location.

We selected the Encinitas and Leucadia area of North San Diego County (Aerial photo above) because, first and foremost we live in San Diego (Americas Finest City), and secondly because of its old fashioned traditional funkiness, fabulous surf breaks and fantastically friendly beach people and surf culture; a true breed unto themselves.

Treaties are just paper, and cultures and technology change.