How can I put them all into one portfolio and just keep adding to them as we obtain more? 

I have not quite decided where I will be living in retirement, but it can't hurt to have some US income as the dollar is usually strong.

I am open to any ways of obtaining a second property.

Why then do they pay $35,000 to obtain what’s basically a sales position?  

What you are trying to cover with the umbrella policy is the 'slip and falls', which can easily be a million dollars or more if you are found liable.

Look for REIA (Real Estate Investor Association) meetings or local Facebook groups where investors share deals and strategies.One of the quickest ways to learn is by offering to help experienced wholesalers with things like cold calling, driving for dollars, or follow-ups in exchange for mentorship.

Originally posted by @Jamie Psmith: you have a certificate you will have to wait the 3 year redemption period out, obtain the tax deed and then you can move forward with developing the lot.

The investment club model helps the individual investor invest in million dollar real estate deals without needing to have millions of dollars.

I'm a reporter at the Indianapolis Star who has covered the Clayton Morris and Bert Whalen saga over the years. Here's the latest: Bert Whalen was sentenced Tuesday to more than 3 years in prison.

My ultimate goal has always been to obtain 5-10 properties just to gain the long term equity as I work (more than) full time and don't need the cash flow.