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I would make sure there is sufficient demand in the market for you to execute the plan as the first.

Acquiring sufficient capital to make a down payment on your property should be part of your preparation process.

Trade once they're sufficiently paid ?

Tastes good and readily available.[3] Bill Gates changed the world--made a business out of making PC's work better for "Everyone".[4] Henry Ford changed the world--made a business out of making and selling cars to people to replace the age old horse and wagon.[5] When you say change the World, do you mean change it for (theunique culture of) Inner Mongolians as well as the vast amount of people in China living under communism?

. - Finally, it’s been our experience (which isn’t vast) that Sec8 tenants tend to be long term tenants.

I don't think a lower entry price home or market really helps with risk unless, of course, you don't have a lot in reserves or sufficient income.

You've not provided enough context to provide a sufficient answer other than us offering some thoughts based on assumption. 

After that it doesn't matter.If you have sufficient rent to cover the mortgage and the hloc repayment is fine. 

I still have family there.It has been a minute since I studied the real estate market but with it being high priced, it might be tricky to do an FHA loan with a 3-4 unit because of the self sufficiency test.