With that said, I think my interest would depend a great deal on who ultimately is in attendance at these events.

In the event your local or the national economy goes into decline, investments in other countries could still be safe.

Start growing your network, look on Facebook/BiggerPockets for different events, find a mentor who is doing what you want to do, and get to know the local lenders/brokers. 

Beyond the Monthly Management, Placement & Maintenance fees, all other fees in our contract are IF EVENT -> THEN fees.

Where is real estate market taking some free-fall following ____ fearful calamitous event?

Beyond the Monthly Management, Placement & Maintenance fees, all other fees in our contract are IF EVENT -> THEN fees.

I'd recommend going to some local meet up events in Philly - great way to connect with other investors.

Join your local REIA and attend the meetings, get out to networking events, and introduce yourself to people in the game.Also set a goal for your first investment.

https://www.meetup.com/Bergen-County-Real-Estate-Group-BCREG/events/244003951/

In the case of a used stove or hiring a handyman, a written bill of sale or invoice can serve as evidence of the transaction and may be helpful if you need to prove the legitimacy of the expense in the event of an IRS audit.However, it's important to note that a bill of sale or invoice is not a guarantee that the expense will be allowed as a write-off.