Marc's background is in government logistics and he ended up working for a “The Man” He also worked with various non profit organizations that sponsored cultural education (mainly Haitian culture).

Yea, I think it's important to learn the key factors for you individual area.The following is an excerpt every market is subject to different dynamics, governed by factors as diverse as local restrictions on building, job growth, and cultural pedigree.

He is basically mimicking the Chinese's system of government in that it is a capitalist form of system but authoritative in measures but a la capitalisms in mind.

If I had to get a job again, some possibilities would be: teach English in Japan or some other foreign country that allows me to experience travel and different cultures, become a firefighter, go back to school for a master's in another subject in a science discipline so it's free, I'm great in any sort of sales role and I wouldn't even have a problem doing something like selling cars, hell even bartending would be more enjoyable than this.Also regarding the Google algorithms etc, I don't do any SEO for exactly that reason...my traffic is all paid traffic, so I have far more control, and I advertise on affiliate-friendly sources with essentially no compliance guidelines or restrictions of any kind...I focused on these because I thought they would be more long term than continually getting banned from and then defrauding Google, Facebook, etc. like most big affiliates do.

If you are concerned about our litigious culture over here (and that's probably a valid concern) then get some "umbrella liability" insurance coverage.

Amusement parks, Major sports teams, Cultural events, etc.World class universities and medical careTransportation hub serviced by every major airlineLowest crime rates in the countryAll of those things help properties maintain value, and keep the demand for real estate strong.

Here's my $0.02...There is a cultural factor at play as well.

Some people and some cultures are more sensitive than others.

I've found the all wood chinese cabs to be the sweet spot: cheap as the home center stuff but no particle board at all to rot out.

http://www.npr.org/2014/03/04/285711091/chinese-investors-arent-snatching-up-detroit-property-yetI know there's lots of interest in Detroit from our favorite Podcast hosts.