@David Weintraub I can attest to the challenge it is finding a distressed property at a price that compares to prices back in 2014 when I bought my first distressed property.

If someone is getting $900 per month in lot rent, then this is a very unique situation and recreating it for $500K seems very unlikely.  

Does anyone remember the podcast episode where the guest described a unique/alternative way that they took their profit, after the investors got paid?

In fact my drive and determination allowed me to list the properties for sale and make some money, as a licensed Realtor, since I've taken on new challenges to think and grow - so it worked out.Now I'm preparing to get into the next deal by building my reserves back up.Keep up the hustle Rah-sheen Blalock and good things will come your way!!!

I also understand that I may only be able to acquire 3 properties in the exchange.Also, getting in a position where I could finance that many at once poses a challenge. 

As far as having a disability, it puts you at a unique advantage.

I spent years doing affordable housing, made a killing at it, but it was extremely challenging.

Being bedridden for a few years and studying about 50 hours at learning on top of my construction management and real estate has given me a unique insight of the market. 

Faced with this challenging environment to kick things off, what would you do?

It is definitely challenging being so far from US and trying to invest in real estate.