If you going appreciation, your going "path of progress" and the fever pith place for that is NW metro outside the loop (494-694 loop).

I just started on the path to becoming an MLO in the state of Texas (and possibly other states).

In the end its your money and other peoples advice is great but you will figure it out if you just keep searching for what path you want to be on.

Which countries? 

Just keep your eye on the numbers, be patient, and, if the path feels a bit winding at times, remember that most of us have been right there the ones who kept at it ended up with the sweetest returns.Take care, Pat & JasperTurning investment visions into REALITY in Phoenix, AZ - Ranked #1 for residential real estate growth and opportunity by PwC

IMHOThere are more international students staying, I've seen it where I work (at a university), but many of the newcomers are not students and a country our size can't handle that many people in a relatively short period of time. 

Best of luck on your path to many great deals!

I want to start a nonprofit eventually to help the poor in the USA & other countries, and I'm considering using my own money or receiving government funds instead of relying on donations from people unless they're just rich ****s.

Just relax for a while and see where the country goes next year. 

We have done all kinds of deals on our own ranging from buying, selling, flips, BRRRRs, and now are also invested in commercial properties along with our SFR portfolio.After retiring from the Navy last summer (2023) and working in a corporate office for 18 months, I have made the leap to working for REI Nation, the country's premier turnkey investment property company.