Now in the due diligence period.

I don't see any particular risk in going that route first, since evaluating a turnkey deal is no different from evaluating something you find yourself so long as there are no restrictions on doing due diligence.

The more off beat or involved some offer is, the more work involved for the agent to do their due diligence and advise their client.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookDownload BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10.

I have seen countless people lose millions of dollars in real estate - sometimes, literally overnight.Since you are likely to take my comments with a large grain of salt, as you are doing your research and doing your due diligence, ask around for (a) specific success stories that foreigners have had with real estate which resulted in handsome profits and (b) all the failures. 

Thanks Larry I am doing some due diligence of some c properties and I appreciate the feed back  

I definitely want to do my due diligence in making sure I check everything out, so I appreciate your advice and suggestions!!

Download BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookDownload BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10.

Constantly check up and do your due diligence on EVERYTHING and EVERYONE.It's not paranoia talking.