You are indeed fortunate!

Fortunately I have not personally had this issue but I am aware of a near-by neighborhood where with patience, persistence and the police the neighborhood put the dealers and their friends in jail.

Fortunately in the beginning stage, the agent went out to take a few pics of the prop.

Fortunately, I only loaned 50something K...and if I end up losing, it won't bury me!

@Christian Clauson - I've been fortunate with several great mentors over the years.

Fortunately I will be on the same income in the US, it's a China company so consistent info.

I do have a credit card, I got it during my junior year of college about 2 years ago, but fortunately, I have ALWAYS paid off the balance each month.

It's more comparable to getting into a Fortune 500 stock at the ground floor.

Hi @Joshua D Black - We own 5 units in Tucson, rented all to college students, and have been very fortunate with this area for investing so far. 

Scott Trench wrote a great article along these lines here:https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/becoming-a-landlord-the-easy-way/The financial/wealth doors that open up by starting out with investments INSTEAD of a big, awesome, shiny primary residence, are incredibly powerful, and well worth the sacrifices made at the beginning of your journey.It is also fortunate that we are in a market that, in most areas, is appreciating healthily.