With a 3-5% down FHA loan, I snagged a cozy home in a hot spot, worked from home to play handyman, and created a hedge against the "what-ifs" of life.

Mission KS is a hot area in the metro, not surprised it sold fast

Noone bring me any REALLY good deals for the next 1-15 days, or I am subject to counter claims...Real estate industry.... get your act together.

You can find a bunch of lists that mention top amenities such as hot tub, sauna, etc.

I am not an expert on the spanish tax system but I am reading upon it - It appears that your worldwide assets(Properties in the US) would be subject to Spain's 'Wealth Tax'.Spain is a great place to live...but their tax system is killer

I've bought hundreds of properties at Tax Sale, but only Tax Deed Sales, and have posted on the subject many times on BP.

If they’re really in a bind, you could even explore something creative, like seller financing or a subject-to deal (where you take over their mortgage payments).

Subject to:  DD and financing, 3 day offer.  

If it's over a year, you'll  be subject to long term capital gains at rates up to 20%.

One misstep and you could be in hot water.