When we invest to CD basically we become the lender (to the goverment/to the people).As cash position now can exceed equity investment (in some circumstances), it's just natural that we invest more into debt/cash than equity.

Essentially, it might be more challenging to tackle bigger deals, depending on your own financial circumstances.

Prime recreational land costs $$$ but burned, scarred and neglected land that is hard to access can be found for a reasonable price.

Life circumstances changed and we ended up living out of state and renting it out.

Prime recreational land costs $$$ but burned, scarred and neglected land that is hard to access can be found for a reasonable price.

And finding just the right software bundle to help in your unique circumstances can be challenging.With so many types of customers, there are a lot of software vendors out there trying to help them (or make a buck off of them).

Looks like I've been neglecting this discussion a bit!  

I can only say that from our 100s of clients in your situation who are helping family in India and Pakistan own in the US, it widely depends what rules and regulations to follow based on your facts and circumstances.

@Brandon MorganIf local market circumstances are difficult for you, investing out of state may be a good option.

under the right circumstances, you maybe able to get the loan, then place the property in service shortly after and get the best of both worlds.