There is a TON of experience on here, and I want to thank the experienced investors for being so generous in sharing their wisdom and advise.Just a general "throw it out there and see what comes back" kind of question.  

.- 25 rented lots... 25X140=$3,500So that gives $70 (being generous) + $0 + $1,820 + $3,500 = $5390/mo... or $64,680 per year.

Soon thereafter, though, we would like to grow rapidly and acquire apartments and commercial property, both here in California and out of state.While we feel sufficiently prepared to make our first investment, we are still soaking up the knowledge generously provided by this community and through local REI clubs.

I have found they have a generous desktop valuation model and with good credit will lend up to 100% of value as well.

The US has much more generous depreciation and capital gains tax deferral than Australia and losses will be generated early on that will shelter the surplus cash flow from the property that can be used to pay down debt, so it isn't a disaster.It is difficult for non resident aliens to borrow from US banks but not impossible if a) there is plenty of equity and b) there is strong cash flow and debt service.  

I have no idea what people do...) if I can offer an attractive enough investment, but I think I’ll have to figure out a better pipeline than the crappy list from above.NegotiationBecause I posted on this site once before, I connected with @joseflores who super generously offered me his script for what to say when you’re in person with a seller and how to get them to close.

I'm so grateful for this community, all the generous shares and inspiration.

Thank you Vikram for this generous action.

He goes out to open houses every weekend and is very generous with his opinion.

I know that good agents will do so, but for someone who is not planning on becoming a professional agent, would I be legally obligated to be more generous with my findings?