You also want someone or a group that are not only knowledgeable but are timely & have good communication skills.

Use an agent to help you get qualified tenants and documentation in order.

With a 7% interest rate and high HOA fees, the key is evaluating if your skills and investments can generate higher returns elsewhere.

Yes, Spain is one of the countries in which banks will lend to non-residents (they generally don't) but Spanish banks are much more conservative than US banks so it's more difficult to qualify, especially if you don't earn W2 income.

They also appreciate honesty and transparency so they can make decisions fast without any surprises.Some of the top skills that you can focus on are:Comping: Knowing your comps inside out is a must.Negotiation: Being able to connect with sellers and strike a good deal is huge.Networking: Relationships with buyers, agents, and other wholesalers are invaluable.Also, Get to know your local market being able to talk the talk in your area will help a lot.

And none of that counts the 10’s of thousands in tax advantages I reap without any advanced skills or planning, the government just hands them out. 

It is my weakest skill in the research process.

If anything, when you accept rentals in the higher-end neighborhoods, the rent rate exceeds the voucher limit, meaning the resident has to have their own income in order to qualify.

In fact, if you qualify as a sole proprietor (real estate agent, broker, small business owner), you can have something called a solo 401k and use that to purchase property.

Now, I’m ready to put those skills to work in real estate, building my own portfolio here in the U.S. and helping others around the world do the same.I’m particularly interested in BRRRR strategies and rentals, especially opportunities that appeal to international investors looking to invest in U.S. cities.