If relations between the countries get worse, more investors may choose to stay away from investing in the US.What happened during the last recession in 2008?

While I realize this is the only skin in the game required in exchange for them financing 100% property and repair.My fear is that I’m not comfortable with not knowing ahead of time If They will qualify my deal-or if the $3k will be lost is I don’t get qualified To move forward.

Hello BP forum,  I am an eductaed person that recently figured out I am comfortable being broke. 

3) Do you have to be the one quarterbacking the plan or do you feel comfortable with someone else making busines decisions on your behalf?  

Someone mentioned the 1% rule, however if other expenses such as property taxes or maintenance are large, it might still not cash flow.Every deal needs to be analyzed in its own right to see if you're comfortable with the risk/return.  

Gonna stay tuned in as well, thanks for sharing this.

That could be a great way to stay engaged with local investors and opportunities. http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsYou can also search for other investors in your area and follow their journey on Bigger Pockets here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search/usersBest of luck to you and look forward to following your journey!

Very good job getting the reserach part down.Now you need to focus on buying the first investment- You need to decide- do you stay in CAlif and bank on further appreciation, or do you go midwest and get cash flow and lower entry costs.Its nice to diversify (I have both) Specifically Temecula, CA and Indiana.The local ones in Temecula have great tenants, stay a long time and pose few problems The lower income ones in  Indiana has a much higher cash flow, but also have their share of evictions, and issues.

He said " he would rather pay $2000 a month than sign a lease with such a crazy price hike "So I have a few options , give 60 days notice , move into the bigger house , now have my larger house, extra bathroom and garage for my hot rod and only increase my portion of mortgage $350 as I believe renting the 1/1 at $1300+ will be cake .Or supply 60 days notice and get new tenant at anywhere from 1850 -2150 a month and stay another year in our small 1/1 . 

It may cost you a few nights' stay in a hotel.