Im a bay area native who lives in clovis, ca.Currently looking to make my first wholesale deal.

I think a majority of them are thieves and thrive on nativity.

I'm a native french speaker.

@Sarah Hardy, it’d be easier to qualify for the refinance than the HELOC.

I'm in Des Moines, but I'm a Chicago native and I travel there frequently for business and to visit family and friends.

I am jealous.My advice - find a community outside of NYC that supports your parent's native language.

I've bought some stupid stuff as well because "I work hard, I deserve it". 

I'm fluent in Finnish (native), Polish (native), English (native), Swedish (excellent), German (intermediate/good), and now studying Spanish, thanks to my Texan wife Jenny, who's family is from Mexico.EXPERIENCE & REAL ESTATE BACKGROUNDWe (my parents & I) I accidentally flipped my apt in Finland during my college years (I give all credit to Mom & Dad).

We're not very large and we haven't done a tone of business but we are local and our core group is comprised of true Kansas City natives. 

As an investor, you either need to approach this deal as if they weren't your friend (hard, I know!)