As with any new investor, I have my own unique challenges to start, specifically with down pymt/rehab costs and just getting that first deal closed.

But I wouldn't let that keep me from leasing to contractors.This is in fact behavior that I think many if not most Land Lords experience and is not unique to felons. 

It just doesn't happen (the me).

I have a unique question I’m getting conflicting answers on.

Looking for local lenders, unique gov't financing, etc. 

And honestly it takes time to find them, time to close, theme to rehab and fill.

I don't have any experience investing in Thailand, though I did personally like the look of some independent homes in Hua Hin and Phuket that seemed good as long-term rentals or Airbnb, but the . . . unique challenge of the administration bunked my confidence in pursuing it further.I have a few developer friends in India, so if you're ever interested in partnering there (primarily in limited partnership situations with the local developers) they've been known to produce some great returns.

to stretch out the amount of paint you have, and you'll wind up with a unique/custom neutral-ish/gray-ish color you can just use on all walls.If you want to keep a little color, keep 1 feature color wall in each of the rooms and paint the other 3 walls with a white or neutral.

I have an interesting question: I've been thinking about selling a duplex I've owned for 6 years or so. I have moved in/out of it several times, and depending on which unit had a lease, I'd move into the vacant side. ...

for those selling right now it sure is a unique opportunity.. i think though also its complicated enough that bigger players / developers /syndictors are going to benefit.