Of course being outside the US for a while you undoubtedly already know there’s additional complexity associated with other tax issuesOne thing you might run into if you sold any of the rentals at a gain is whether your country of residence also taxes them due to being on a worldwide tax system (UK, Japan, and China are a few examples where this might occur but this is not likely to occur in most other countries).

It is hard to get growth when the gov-mint spends all of the productive sector's money.

I think any stock is now speculative..especially in the banking sector..which is why it might be priced "so low" .

The note can simply be in both of your names, you can work it out between you.I've been in the non-profit sector as well, as a note holder, how they get along is rather irrelevant to you, you won't know how they get along either, they either pay as agreed or they don't.Foreclosing on a church can be pretty bad press, but it's done everyday....or almost everyday.If they start talking religion, hold on to your wallet!

It's one thing to say "I am looking at a property located in XYZ Metro" and another to say "In XYZ Metro, how poised is this sector of the city or this neighborhood for growth?"

Now as an agent, I post on BiggerPockets to connect with new investors worldwide and to add value to anyone interested in investing in Milwaukee. 

Most of the new construction in the San Antonio/New Braunfels  area is being purchased by 1031 buyers from out of state.The San Antonio market has properties that will suit most any investor and has the benefit of a job market that's fortified with multiple sectors (government, tech, manufacturing and healthcare).     

Joshua, you're a true inspiration for creating what I consider the flat out BEST investor forum board there is on this huge vehicle called the World Wide Web, I have learned ten fold because of you creating this site.

If someone comes to me, I'll send them your way.If you need help in your search or want to verify something don't hesitate to ask.For example: I have clients worldwide and things are just as easy as I e-mail them, talking on the phone.

Here’s a project i’m working on:www.NorthBeach.ccand here’s an economic development piece on our area. i serve on the regional economic development corporation and we have over $50 billion of private sector investment in and around our Port area.