I was a horrible swing trader.

For ex.

Keep in mind if he needs to repay monthly out of the income, he has to convert it to $ and transfer - another cost that makes no sense unless it's a real big thing...On the other hand, a local loan in PLN would be ideal, if he gets 75% LTV his forex exposure will be limited to just 25% or so.

As a landlord I would never trade rent or purchase payments for labor, never. 

One's level of access to quality notes is highly dependent on the quality of the relationships that one has built with loan traders. 

For ex, the Student housing market around Temple U. 

You wouldn't walk up to a stock trader and say "hey, I don't have any money, but I know how to analyze stocks, give me some of yours to invest and we'll split the profit". 

I’m young and want to start my life, I’m a forex trader and have been aspiring to become a REI.

@Todd Trader Hi Tom, I think I have emailed you.

The stock market is incredibly volatile, so unless you're a day trader capitalizing on the fluctuation or you're someone parking their money in an index fund for the next 30 years that's not the most appetizing option.