LOLOkay, buy the lien at a discount, some might go at ten cents on the dollar, keep it active, collect later with interest.

Thanks to everything I’ve learned from the podcasts, books, and this community, my wife and I currently own:A triplex in MaineA single-family rental in San AntonioA single-family primary residence in Las Cruces, NM, which will become a rental when we move in a few monthsFor context, I’m an active-duty Army officer with about 12 years left until retirement, and my wife works for a university in Boston.

For S's and G's, below is the most expensive SFH on the market in Tokyo right now, followed by one of the least expense:https://www.homes.co.jp/kodate...https://www.homes.co.jp/kodate...The condo market is probably more active than the SFH market, but I don't have much insight there.  

Many of the estate properties are located on lakes or rivers providing unique recreational activities.

He’s got a solid reputation and is an active member of the local REIA.

A young investor with just 1-2 properties, 3 years into their journey could potentially be a great partner for friends and family.

Personally I wouldn't feel comfortable trying to wholesale a relatives $1M home knowing that I am breaking the law if I cross over into doing anything that can be considered representing them in the transaction, and knowing it will only be marketed to people who buy properties wholesale (typically investors who don't want to pay retail prices), instead of the majority of retail buyers active in the market who are typcially willing to pay more. 

It wasn't easy and sure as hell was not as frightening as your journey, but it was rewarding nonetheless. 

You must work at least 750 hours per year in a qualified RE business.So most people who have high-earning W-2 jobs outside of real estate won't qualify.But the unique thing about RE pro status is that even if you don’t qualify but your spouse does, you can both file jointly and claim the losses from your RE investments to offset your other active income together.It's an incredibly powerful benefit if you do meet the criteria.

I’m excited to get started on my real estate journey.