I wouldn't start investing in the US if you have no plans on coming back from living in China.

The macroeconomics are on fire here - population growth, job growth, and companies moving and developing here.

@Chris Morris have ALWAYS seen bad "deals" from rookie wholesalers that really don't understand what they are doing to provide value to the industry.It's getting worse because the real estate market has recovered from the 2010 Crash, yet many are still using tactics & methods developed during this time.Everyone in the industry needs to go back and look at what was being done BEFORE 2010 and start using those methods, updating them with current technology.

Consult with a qualified tax advisor who understands these limitations and can help develop a comprehensive strategy aligned with your specific situation.Remember: The best tax planning looks beyond immediate deductions to your complete financial picture.

I personally like to buy in towns/neighborhoods in which no new builds are possible within 10 miles because all the land is developed.

Flip to another developer looking for your zoning ordinances.

However, that being said, it's just as important to make your flips and developments stand out from the crowd!

Have they started building yet? 

It really helped us a bunch as we got started a year ago.

Zoning- certain towns are starting to restrict Airbnb type rental units.