Does anyone know of any requirements that would be specific to Greek nationals regarding investing in U.S. real estate? 

Comps in the area of other duplexes are $340 to $380Do you negotiate on wear & tear or outdated things like ancient carpet, no dishwasher, old patio doors?

I live in Santa Clara and am software consultant by profession so most of the real-estate jargons are greek at this point.But I am willing to learn, and was wondering if a 3 months course for a real-estate agent license makes sense even if I really don't want to make that my primary profession (I am told it does not pay very well :).Investments are a different game for sure.

I use the term "I" loosely because I had a lot of help.But that's ancient history. 

please don't dredge up ancient threads to respond to?

Found a guy who does a lot of hotels, but the guy looks ancient.

Can anyone comment on what the cost would be for slamming 1/4 drywall over ancient plaster walls?

maybe its some sort of ancient philosophical exercise

Well, you see, it all goes back to the ancient Greek lunar calendar system.In short, it's "loony".I think they mental shortcut for a "month" being different from a week is easier for regulators to grasp.

If electrical is the ancient knob and tube, it may or may not be in need of work in the future.The duplex I am living in now was built in 1880, but all plumbing and electrical had been updated in the last decade so those systems are as good as in a new build.