German, and other countries bonds are very bad! 

I’m currently 70/30 equities/bonds 

Or do real estate and other investments such as stocks, bonds, businesses, etc.Third, decide which types of real estate deals and markets most interest you and then connect with people that invest in or facilitate investments in that area.

The purpose of thinset mortar is to support tile, not just to bond it tightly to a substrate.EDITED by ModeratorI've laid (and had laid) 10s of thousands of SF of tile and stone over the decades, think I'm ok with the basics, and even the advanced techniques like this....a) clear silicone is a recommended tile adhesive - depending on the situation... see ANSI specs.

This is my first post (other two are replies), and I know it'll be lengthy, so thank you if you stick through my story, goals, and questions.I have been doing a ton of reading, listening to podcasts, scouring BP forums, and looking at home prices in my area.

I have a lengthy Legal Opinion, from my seasoned Legal Team regarding this matter. 

It's not like you're buying savings bonds here, things can and will go wrong.  

Have a lengthy list of do an don'ts and explain that you run a tight business which is professional and thorough.

You can use the WA State Bond program where they will give you enough to cover the down payment and a small amount left over to help with closing costs.

Allow me to put the money I'd pay for the property into gov't bonds paying roughly what the lease payment would cost, and 3. would give them ~$320K in total lease payments including the offset of capital gains, while it would be equivalent to me purchasing it for cash today at $225K.I know there is an income tax liability on the seller's part for the lease payments, but I don't know their situation to judge the impact of that.I've never done a transaction like this before, so please poke holes in it, or if you have a better option, please let me know.