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Invest in as long as it takes you to write a check, do a wire transfer, or even an online bill pay4.

If it is a emotional support dog (basically a pet with papers they buy online, mostly to find a way to get a pet into a rental), ask for documentation from a local medical professional (NOT anything online). 

Begin by educating yourself through books like The House Hacking Strategy and podcasts like BiggerPockets, and join online communities for support.

Quote from @Zach Howard: Quote from @Jonathan Greene: If you are looking at properties in the US only on Zillow, and not seeing them in person (I know you are in Hong Kong), this is just an effort in futility because you can't underwrite single-family or small multifamily deals only online.

I think there is enough information online that another course isn't going to move the needle on getting involved with a MF property or not.

Hi all,I am new to the online community but have been listening to bigger pockets podcasts for years.

Be very careful who you take advice from online, you should get involved with a local attorney and a local realtor.

In my opinion, an in person meetup > an online connection.You may want to consider making a connection here and meeting up for coffee or attending a real estate networking event.Best of luck!

In online forums, the danger I've experienced is the "national" effect.