So far we are on track to do so WITHOUT the additional investment and with the only debt being 28k split between a Visa Card and a Business LOC (mostly going to support an aggressive rehab schedule).  

But because of that guru, my fiancée and I got the push we needed to start our real estate business.  

So my fiancee and I currently live in southern California.

If it's you and your wife/fiancée, I guess that doesn't help, though.

And stay right on top of them or in other words are members of the community were they invest and therefor has command and control .And those of you who happen to live in parts of the country were these low hanging fruit can partake successfully in this business should count themselves fortunate that these assets are so readily available to you within a 30 minute drive..I did not read anything that changed my mind that the 2% rule keeps prices from rising in any appreciable manner as value only rise's with rent increase's and rents are fairly stable in all these markets.Lastly as to class of asset being it A B C or D that is in the eye of the beholder, my C could be your D or visa versa .....Off to Milwaukee today then Chicago  Beer and Brats  Friday fish Fry, Deep dish pizza Miracle mile... should be a fun week on the road.Best to all

The wealthy have created rules through work visa programs.

I have been a long time lurker on this forum.I finally decided it was the right time to take the plunge into Real Estate Investing.My Fiancee is a full-time Real Estate agent as am I, but I haven't placed my license with a brokerage.

Vladimir Valter Putting all the Crimea/Ukraine issues aside to keep things easy, it comes down to this:As a foreign national with no presence in the US such as an immigration visa of some kind, or significant financial footprint (cash or property), no American bank or traditional lender will loan you money.

When I was 18 my boss told me that I'd need credit soon, that I should start by filling out applications for  a store card or two, Visa, M/C & Amex.

Heck, for $3,000 you used to be able to write a visa check and then roll the balance to a zero rate card every 6 months.