Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Independence.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Independence.

As your first investment, I recommend waiting until you get back to the states.

Melissa JohnsenRent to Retirement Investment Strategist

We have a few investment homes in Roanoke, VA for long-term rentals.

It sounds like you’re at an exciting juncture in your real estate investing journey.

Are you paying it off because you don’t like having debt, or because the interest you’re paying is higher than the return on the money you can receive by investing it (on a risk adjusted basis?).  

Another common route is borrowing from private lenders—whether friends, family, or other investors in exchange for a return on their investment, though you should always ensure everything is clearly agreed upon in writing.If you're hesitant to use your savings, a HELOC or hard money loan might be your best bet for accessing the capital you need without dipping into your reserves.

I wouldn't invest in a $4k video right off the bat until you see how things go. 

So you could be wasting your time on investors who aren't even investing anymore and you don't get any actual contact information it is all through the site.