We did spend quite a bit of our savings with the international move and having to buy cars and such to get reestablished.

Great concept, really should be mirrored more often, and works in nearly any market, even internationally.

Here is some info posted on the Lee Co site that will give you some helpful info to consider dealing with tax certs:http://www.leetc.com/docs/default-source/internal-documents/information-events/lee-county-tax-collector-tax-certificate-amp-tax-deed-sale.pdf?

I talked to John Helmick the owner a few months back and he told me their program was 10% cash equity from you.. they charge 12% interest and then split profit.. and they like me look for an internal rate of return at 30% apr.. thereby making PDX market pretty much impossible to operate in with these terms..

Only a decade ago I rarely saw an international investor and now I see them frequently.

Individual financial management woes are in many respects unique to the U.S.The next economic crash in America will be the result of the newest international trade wars.

However I'm also a believer in not having all my eggs in one basket which is why I still have some funds invested in the stock market/bonds both in the US and international.

Generally, municipal (city) and county websites will contain either internal or external links to the local economic development organization or department.

@Yonah Weiss I have a BS in Geological Engineering and Geoscience and a minor in International Engineering.

The top 10 largest employers in Kansas City are the following:Federal Government, Cerner Corporation, Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics, Internal Revenue Service, City of Kansas City, University of Missouri - Kansas City, Honeywell FM&T, Hallmark Cards Inc, Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, and Burns & McDonnell.