This has also limited my ability to try out direct mail and other sourcing ideas.

Hey Lawrence,As it relates to traditional financing...As far as I know a NOO (Non Owner Occ) investment property is going to require 20%-25% down depending on the lender.You could however:#1 Get a partner on the next property (ie their borrowing ability + your cash)or#2 Live in your current duplex for at least 1 full year then I believe you can get FHA lending on the next property if you intend to move into that as your primary residence.

Neither of them were successful in the financial sense (at least in the way I measure that now) but they were both a necessary part of the growth process in that they gave me experience. 

They will just vacate (giving you the ability to re-rent the place and start making money again)2.

Make sure that you each have umbrella insurance of at least $2mm.Recognize up front that partnerships often result in frustration and remorse due to inequities in work performed (that is not property recognized in the operating agreement), differences in opinion on how to grow the business (take distributions versus plow all profits back in), etc.

I am "estimating" the repair cost on my limited abilities and this kind of thing.

., there is a big capital gains tax that can be avoided· Assets continue to grow in an income bearing vehicle earning interest or dividends, and the account continues to benefit from investment growth.

Sharia LawOnce you find what countries have British common law then you can drill down on the specifics of ownership and if there are any quirky restrictions, but for the most part, British Common law jurisdictions allow fee simple title and little restriction on foreign ownership.The next step of course is determining if those jurisdictions have the specific growth drivers that coincide with your investment philosophy.

Having more options is a good thingHe and his partner has since set up shop in OH and have found the margins to be better and risk reduced and ability to turnover more houses a year Lots of additional contact in AZ included trusted Mortgage Broker, and Auction contact that we are in contact with as needed Main problem as mentioned in finding enough cash to invest in the Bay area Also I feel in the Bay Area you have to bank on appreciation rather than finding something that has a good cash flow of can be flipped for a profit.

For example, some property investors use a quick close to help negotiate a low price; to these borrowers the ability to make a decision quickly and fund quickly is of paramount importance, so that they will pay higher interest rates and fees in exchange for speed.