The fact that you can't sue the manufacturer does not lead to the logical progression that the builder's liability carrier is liable because the manufacturer cannot be sued.Btw - I just talked to Jeff out of Florida and he told me of a case where a court decided an insurer did have to pay on one Chinese drywall claim.

I read an article that a Chinese company is selling 3D printers that can build homes for as little as $16k all the way up to $44k, they built 10 houses in 24 hours (granted they weren’t the nicest design).

Would love to move overseas, if only for a year or two, in order for our kids to experience a different culture and gain some international perspective.

Problem is that I know more about the Chinese market than my own!

Although I am born and raised here in South Florida I have been fortunate to have traveled the world while working over the last 4 years.My company, Tier 1 Home Buyers LLC, is primarily engaged in real estate acquisitions and renovations.Hobbies that I enjoy include bicycle riding, camping, exploring new countries and cultures, learning about history while traveling, and fixing things that are broken (rehabbing ;).This community that BiggerPockets has created seems vast and full of exceptional individuals, I look forward to meeting you out in the field.Have a prosperous week!

I have a colleague who is helping a Chinese Investor park some funds in Detroit area.

Beegle This will help you understand the culture you are planning on investing in.

I would recommend talking to at least 5 different brokers and focusing on the culture/atmosphere, CE and support options as well as community involvement.   

I used to flip homes in Arlington Heights and North Hi Mount near the cultural district and new Dickie’s Arena.  

It's easy to get into, hard to make a living.Most agents sit at their desk and realize they know basic real estate law and contracts but they know nothing about how to market themselves, develop leads, culture leads, and close deals.You've got to treat it like a job and work every single day.