My background before becoming a CFP was at the Comptroller of the Currency in bank regulation. 

@Eric While I think the odds of a shooting war with China are low I do think a two system (two internets, two currencies, two great powers, etc) world is inevitable.

I would think it would take a pair of travel nurses to afford something like this.

Hi HaileyBeware of property rights in Thailand and currency fluctuations among many other things ..... 

Lately, I have been recently involved in a couple crypto currency launches that also donate funds to various charities, Wounded Warriors, the water project etc,.

As currency loses its value and purchasing power, ownership of real property can be a safe haven equaling or even exceeding loss of purchasing power.Another point I'd like to emphasize is that their is substantial difference between various categories of notes; the note universe contains many different investment types and lends itself to many different strategies.  

If we are, most likely our broker will assess your needs, pair you up with another agent that may be a better fit.

Given the state of currency wars, current levels of debt, and impediments to widespread economic growth I put higher odds of interest rates being lower in 5 years then higher.

Can I buy a land using self-directed IRA, then build using hard currency loan and finally refinance with a traditional loan when my primary house is sold?

Idea is that if A uses 100 gal HW and B uses 200 gal, then B pays twice as much on the pro-rate.My friend is a plumber and helped me, but if you can cut the feed line, put in the flow meter with no-leak connections, it's something you can do yourself.Mine were twisted pair connect to an outside parallel meter in a lockbox.