All properties are in northern Illinois and we have since moved to Arizona.

Purchase price: $264,000 Cash invested: $30,000 Used a conventional loan and "lived in" the property until "unforseen events" required me to move out.

We've only done one flip in the past couple years, as well, and I am in analysis paralysis of our next move.

The tenant moved out and we have it listed for rent.

I learned a lot and I’m moving on to another builder which I know and has a great reputation.  

Sharing experiences, discussing local trends, and gaining local perspectives would be invaluable as I move forward with my investment goals.Additionally, if anyone has recommendations on how to find an agent who is experienced and comfortable working with international investors, I'd greatly appreciate that as well.Thanks in advance for any help and guidance!

For example, if you typically mow the grass on Mondays and you have a guest who is against it, are you able to accommodate them and move it another day?

I think they will move to try to avoid lawsuits.

I just don't know where that stops or where that ceiling stops, but because it's still so new, there's probably going to be a lot of money moving into that area as a new vacation spot. 

Hey Stephanus, I moved to Columbus a few years ago (from Portland, Oregon which was super expensive) to become a full time real estate investor, and ever since, I've completed quite a lot of BRRRRs, flips, and own a successful rental portfolio here in Columbus Ohio.