Working in the tech industry, I was able to save enough money (initially planned to buy a home for myself, but after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad the goal obviously changed) for my first investment.After analyzing the potential markets to invest (Ireland, UK, and Portugal), I came to the conclusion that Portugal was the best choice.

As I am almost to my goal I look to acquire my first property by the beginning of 2018.

Your strategy will depend on your goals.  

You have two options to avoid paying back the depreciation expense: 1) sell the building through a 1031 (this allows you to buy larger and larger properties each time without getting hit with capital gains tax or deprecation expense capture back, 2) refinance the property  and cash out your original equity (along with some or all of your appreciated equity you earned from the time of purchase) and use that cash to purchase another property.I intend to use both options in order to achieve my goal of 1,000 units. 

. - this blog I wrote on this topic might help. https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/10015/64388-5-...It all comes down to your goals and what you are offering and what you expect to receive.

This is a great season to pick up properties for your goals.  

.), and send many direct mailers to property owners that fit the description in your target area.

A company can only accomplish these goals by keeping its word and by genuinely seeking to help its clients.We will set up automatic payments which will transfer the funds necessary to pay the entire monthly mortgage from our company’s bank account directly to their mortgage account every month on time.

In addition to growing our businesses we love helping others achieve their real estate goals. 

Honestly, my recommendation is get together the questions you have for the brokers and call at least five to see who might be a good fit.