We aren't in "US is going to default and is an inherent credit risk" at 6X national debt to tax revenue ratio, but we are getting close to "let's be wary" territory for creditors. 

Viewed this way, it becomes a toss whether domestic or international investing is the riskiest.Let's give you the benefit of the doubt and assume that investing internationally is riskier.

International market usually uses Cubic meters. 

But its definitely one of the three issues.  500k houses should generate at least 10% of revenue all day long or you should sell the property there and buy somewhere else that gets that.I would actually guess if you're open to all areas, you can find something that hits the 12 to 14% revenue. 

.- Multiple other thriving business district areas (Carlyle / Eisenhower, Potomac Yards, National Landing), but especially Old Town Alexandria, are experiencing massive infrastructure and business development over the next decade, which will greatly boost tax revenue for the city over time.- Generally landlord-friendly state, no rent control- Secure government jobs/contracts make the real estate market much more resilient to recessions / major corrections- 15-minute drive to the Capitol of the United States- 4 Seasons- 15-minute drive to Arlington, Virginia (Amazon Headquarters 2 ((2017 announced, 2030 is bringing 25,000 new high-paying    jobs to the area)), Boeing Headquarters (2022), Microsoft Headquarters (2021), CoStar Headquarters (2024), Bloomberg    Headquarters (2017 expanded), Deloitte, and the list goes on)Thesis:Although more companies continue to go back to the office, there will be a shift toward a good amount of workers being able to be in hybrid roles.

This indicates a strong market for short-term rentals.Revenue: The average revenue per available rental in Red River Gorge can be estimated using tools like AirDNA.

While it's true that if the seller entered into a contract with a new buyer and wanted the same title company to provide escrow and title services that title company may want the release signed for their own internal audits, there would be no reason seller and new buyer couldn't just retain a different title company to handle the job.

Something I've been concentrating on internally very much lately. 

Numbers get inflated by international students who are not, on majority, buying homes or staying past their schooling.

The next level up is hiring a revenue management company or VA to do this for you.