This is my first post, and a rather vulnerable one at that, so forgive me in advance.My parents will both be "retiring" within 6 months.

4) Climate Issues - Is the area vulnerable to increased flooding?

Being overseas sets you up in a vulnerable position since you can't come over here very easily, so it will be critical that you work with someone legit.I've been in and around turnkey world for 7 years now and I've not heard of one of those companies.

@Keeynisha Yearwood First, I really appreciate you telling your story and be vulnerable. 

@Krisann Mayfield Thanks for the vulnerability which is so often lacking in these online spaces and in general.

.” — you say, “well it seems like you’ve got something in mind” or “you put some thought into this”* “I” is a self centering word that takes a person out of contemplation and turns their focus to you — which leads them to stop giving info to you* “Seems like” triggers contemplation without raising guards * “Yes” makes you feel vulnerable.

He was just a soft, swishy mass of pure, vulnerable underbelly.

Took some research but I found some "state" vulnerabilities (not title related) that put everything solidly in my court.

I also tried the 'go with listing broker' strategy but I was vulnerable because I didn't fully understand comps, the process, etc - and didn't know what to offer and they weren't 'on my side' and couldn't be for obvious reasons. 

getting any licensed inspector to inspect for fee is easy, closing is sort of easy except the going to u.s. consulate for notary is really sort of pain actually, getting any rehab done small, light medium post closing is not easy, having any project manager manage any kind of rehab is not easy, weather using conv, loan, using hard money even harder, more sweating bullets..all doable....trust, relationship key, vulnerability can be minimized but unavoidable.matt, thailand