I am trying to become a real estate investor and I am encountering a few issues I am in the military and currently overseas but i would like to invest in my home state but I have no one to look at the property where d...

Research and Education is the key, even when faced with overwhelming opinions by professionals.

If the offer is accepted I schedule a professional inspection to verify the condition and life expectancy  of all major components and appliances.  

I know most of BP audience was not around prior to 08 so they are not up to speed what happened..When lending dried up in 08 it not only dried up it STOPPEd and it stopped for many years.. you simply could not get an investor loan unless you were one really high earning W 2 type professional.. and or the loan product simply did not exist.

Although by nature I'm introverted (although you couldn't tell in my professional career), I'm taking a leap forward of opening up and seeing how far this could take me. 

I will likely move to the island before my wife is eligible to rotate, so there is a chance that we could wait until I get there to start the process.One question I have, is it common to have to stop construction a few times throughout the building process to seek new permits?

If you do need one of these have it professionally maintained and possibly charge a night deposit.

I have an appointment scheduled with tax professional but thought I would venture into obtaining some info from some of BP's wisest...1.

However I went to my first local REI meeting the Professional Investors Guild (PIG).

The catch is they can NOT market or advertise their offering so it is up to the non accredited investor to seek them out and pro actively ask if they have anything.