I chose the secure path years ago concentrating on my career in the Oil & Gas business while raising my children with intentions on picking it up again later in my career.

Best of luck in your new path!

Post them in the forums and people will be happy to help.All the best and congrats for starting down the path of real estate investing. 

There is nothing to be had in the cold desolate north country except sadness and misery.

I'm glad my path brought me here, I'm looking forward to gaining knowledge about REI as I plan on buying my second property next year!  

We self manage from all over the country.

In most other countries the laws are heavily in favor of the landlord and not the other way around.Just a thought for you to consider while you are living there for six months. 

However, I really would love some input on which paths you've taken or little tricks you use to make things easier.Currently Implementing...IFTTT scrapes craigslist for my search criteria daily.

Hi MitchBeing a foreign national, I can tell that yes, there are obstacles :- First one is ignorance : lack of information and educationIn our country (France), owner financing does not exist.

There are many determining factors and indicators in this market that will allow you to narrow down a solid price point that is reliable based on market activity - I do it every day for investors, investment companies, and lenders throughout the country that need Metro Atlanta home assessments.