I think that is one of the reasons, I have always been drawn to the commodities and the forex sector since my early 20s as the investing knowledge you need to succeed in these sectors is just simply understanding and forecasting supply and demand.

So I have an active trader brokerage account (IBKR) that in all honesty, sometimes I feel like a toddler in the cockpit of an F-18 with it, lol. 

@Shaun Lapsley   in correct you can have someone form overseas wire you funds at any time I do it fairly regularly.. they will want to use forex so they don't get hammered on exchange rates.

We also have a Trader Joes just a few minutes away on Metropolitan Ave. 

I find the holdco structure apealling because (1) I plan on doing other real estate deals in other states/more llc's (1 for each state) (2) plan on holding other alternative investments (Private equity for ex), and (3) I can setup and apply for business credit at the holdco level. 

I would commit a small amount of money, and very speculative, also not passive, since trading requires a close eye on the market, unless you are willing to trust an auto-trader. 

not without its issues putting these together.. but this is the other end of the spectrum This buyer was a burnt out mid 40s Wall st. trader who retired and they paid cash for this home..

These guys, both with MBA degrees, one a highly paid trader with Goldman Sachs said "ohhhhh, we didn't know that, we always had shower doors". 

@Todd Trader My rent is on the high side of the market around here.

Never take stated income at its word or trade rent discounts for repairs done by the tenant.