I'd think it would make more sense to get a real estate license before the program you brought up, but I haven't heard of it before so don't put too much emphasis on my opinion.

Got in around $200K and should be able to generate a little positive cash flow with more emphasis on long-term appreciation given terrific schools, commercial/highway development, and companies moving HQ's more north (e.g.

Lenders will look at the global cash flow.

Still no emphasis on the amount of ongoing cash flow!) 

Anyhow, according to a "recent survey of business leaders at the Global Leadership Summit in London [researchers predict] that... 25%...

Trying to become a lot more involved on Bigger Pockets as it seems to be the way to go these days when trying to connect globally.

We do it on a more global basis. 

Factor that event into you math and see if you still like the deal or what it would take.I have spent the last 20 years working for a global manufacturer and I am not too worried about off shore manufacturing - if he has not been wiped out in the last ten years (incl 2008-2012), he's probably going to be fine.

@Edward Conde I think, emphasis on think, the only way that could be true would be if they already paid the delinquent taxes on a property and are selling the liens they already have.

School boards seem to be more interested in handing out condoms and teaching about global warming than teaching the three Rs.