Agree Sean, I'm in the early stages/data gathering but I do have a business interest in the area now so I'll be there more over the next few months.

The video and stage guys are heavy on promotion and short on reality.  

And suggesting that the city's real estate prices should align with those of Hong Kong, which are 10 times higher, is utterly ridiculous.

We expect to close end of May; and the home is move-in ready (and currently staged). 

If your retirement utterly depends on having adequate cash flow from your properties, any downturns will cripple you.

At what stage did you buy: in-process rehab or one that had completed rehab and was leased?

Michael, I believe it to be critical that an understanding of what communication, at what stage and in what form will be provided to the client during the agreement term.

If your retirement utterly depends on having adequate cash flow from your properties, any downturns will cripple you.

Don't leverage to the max, be conservative.One is rented the other is in Final stages of build.

But I'm currently at that thrilling stage of working towards my first deal, exploring various strategies and niches.I'm here not just to seek advice but to contribute and grow with you all.