It's just going to depend on the individual broker.

I'd prefer multifamily, but am not sure my finances will allow it. 

I was wondering if anyone might be able to share their individual experience regarding this type of loan option?

Condos have the additional headaches of having to deal with HOAs and other home owners that dislike renters.Try and find a multi unit to start and preferably live in one of the units yourself.

One of the biggest downsides to putting it in a trust is that trusts pay the highest individual rate around $12,000 of taxable income.

Definitely attend local REI meetings and speak to more individuals about your investment criteria. 

In addition I would assume that they will do a double conversion, first from Shekels to GBP and then to USD.Wiring money from an Israeli bank to an American bank is safe an easy, the only problem is the fees, that's why I'm looking for a transfer service with lower fees (and preferably one that's a long time running company with a reputation of not disappearing with the money...)

As a Residential Real Estate Agent, I am curious - where do/did you prefer to start your investment journey and why?

(such folks are called syndicators... the highest breed of individuals who are pretty much very smart.. and know if deal makes sense or doesn't... these are the folks that are also connected with other people...... these are the folks who you want to also get in touch with and stay connected.... )  Note however.. that sometimes... relying on other folks to be the ones to give you money... just for you having your boots on the ground.... indeed can be very difficult journey... but believe me there are passionate folks out there who like to analyze deals, but do not have trustworthy individuals with boots on the ground... and looking for some sort of mutual relationship in their journey towards financial freedom..You see... it's all about the value that you provide... to others.. and reasoning as to why they should be associated with you...

It's for a class titled The American Economy since 1865 and my professor is giving us a pretty large avenue of topics to write about, as long as it connects to the U.S. economy in some fashion and is centered around a pre-1950 period of time.I wanted to write about something that I have an interest in, so I've narrowed it down to real estate (and preferably the commercial side).