It looks like there are a few different ways to find potential partners - joining an investment club, real estate events in your area, other real estate agents, reaching out to property owners and managers you know, friends and family, lenders (hard money, traditional), financial advisors, crowdfunding, targeting your network (which I am sure you have a great one being a real estate agent!)

I would recommend trying to find an investor friendly agent who also potentially owns or manages properties in that area. they can give you the most accurate data.

If one market experiences a downturn, others may remain stable or even thrive.Higher Potential Returns: Some out-of-state markets may offer higher potential returns due to factors like lower property prices, higher rental yields, or stronger appreciation rates.Access to Different Economies: Investing in diverse markets allows you to tap into different economic conditions, potentially capitalizing on areas with strong job growth, population expansion, or industry booms.Specialized Opportunities: Certain markets may specialize in specific types of real estate, such as vacation rentals, college rentals, or luxury properties.

Lower risk and potentially higher reward.

Great Job on doing the due diligence up front and thwarting the potential disaster!

That simple rule will help you immensely form making a big boo boo and chasing yield on paper.

Russia looking to North Korea for ammo now, potential war in Taiwan and Asia.   

Hey there @David Tang - I actually didn't ever hear of a program that was offering a 12 month stipend...someone I know did it back when it was 6 months and now my understanding was a 3-month stipend with a potential renewal for 3 months.We have wanted to use the Chicago program ASERAP (happy to share their contact info), but fall in line with others regarding employment...the most important thing is income to pay after they move-in because if you get into a sticky situation down the road the upfront rent won't matter.Definitely following this thread to see if anyone has placed migrants and understand what they did for income requirements.

Annual lump sum payments offer more impact and flexibility but less frequent progress and potential temptation to spend.

Good TK addresses that, so with that solving the biggest failure potentials.