Hello everyone on BP,I am originally from the UK and moved to CA.

Eric - yes I get that gambling vision when I see the avatar....but to the question...I am also a realtor and my pic is on my card.

Originally posted by "keithsan":...In most cases I'll assume I can take the 20-25% from my home... ...I'd like to avoid putting the collateral on the family home but would do so...Only gamble what you are willing to have "taken from you"!

I am based in London, I am from the US and I invest in RE in both the US and UK plus I have spent time in Spain looking at deals there.My REI experience started in 1983.Where in the UK are you located?

I live in the UK and will need help and guidance in understanding mortgages, taxes, repatriation of funds (rental surplus and profit on sale) to UK, advice on areas to invest/hotspots, No money down packages for Brits, help and assistance with rentalsWonder if there are sites I can get such information or firms that offer such serviceWarm RegardsSunil PrabhuLondon

Sometimes bank statements may indicate gambling problems or other traits you might not like in a tenant.

HiIv got a house in MI and i have $30,000 in it and get $670 per month but can increase to $800 next year, my question is all my money is tied up and no more funds how can i (i live in uk and a uk resident) buy more property?

You state one should not invest in the stock market because you consider it gambling and too reliant on others to determine your future.

While you have a bidding war to lose, you also could potentially lose a good bit of upside if the market drops between now and Spring.If gambling and trying to time the market is something you want to try, I recommend you hold off until next winter after the election, hope that there is a major change in which parties are elected, and then take advantage of the influx of new politicians and their staffs to DC (who will be looking for places to live).Of course, I believe that's a bad decision as well.

@Nathan - putting your money with Fedelity is a gamble and you could loose it like many have.