And of course I habe attended a an few seminars in the Reno area and they are all like those late night infomercials that say "if you pay only $19.99 you roo can have this life".

Set up some stability in your life here in the US, then continue with your business aspect.

Putting things I've learned from here and other places and tying them together in real life.  

It was then that I had the scariest conversation of my life.

I wouldn't mind living in the property how ever long I need to to get that $7k We are in it for the long term, an I understand noting is free in life.  

Just like humans, some properties are a lot more low-maintenance than others.Your entire mortgage payment does hit cash flow, but technically the principal repayment portion is not an expense (it is repayment of debt).  

Don't give up, the bank is not human - they are machines - they don' care, they have no emotions, there is no one to negotiate with, they go home at 4pm, they can afford to keep the property until it falls apart.........GET AGGRESSIVE!

Congrats on your life long success.

You are on a great path to living you life on your terms by house hacking a 2 or a 4 unit for your first investment.

A rich person who has, for some reason, never heard of investing before could read this quote and say "maybe I should invest some of my money into something that can bear interest" and their life will improve.If you have $100 in the bank, then saving more and putting it in a savings account is one of the smartest things you could possibly do.