Millions of dollars will come back from overseas, jobs will increase Dodd---Frank and over regulated loan and banking laws will be thrown out .What is not to like if your are real estate investor ?

The BP site is wonderful for general advice and for expert opinion on US rules and regulations, but not for overseas laws.

So, to keep the rental market well supplied we actually need more investors to be income property owners.

I am meaning $50 for the supplies only not the work.

If you contact me I'll be glad to supply you with references.

Rather than approach it with a "build from there" mindset, write out a 5yr-7yr plan and start working backwards.Also, at those level you have to start thinking syndication and SEC regulations, if not already.Good Luck!

That is how I was taught and am still doing while building up to larger assets.You also have significantly more supply of properties to choose from and can use the government backed loans initially to get started.

For all you bears, consider this: the real estate market in 2008 is less regulated than it is today, and barriers of entry as an investor or homeowner are higher than before. 

They will also make sure that your contract complies with local laws and regulations.  

The market isn't in balance from a supply/demand perspective, so it's not dissimilar from the jobs market today.