International markets in some areas might have more yield but they also have more risk due to stability in those countries with government and economic cycles.

One of the largest investors I know just pays a broker a flat rate to post his properties to MLS.

There is less than 250,000 people living in what most of you in the lower 48 would call a small town.For Alaska, it's the largest "city"… I think Fairbanks is about half the population, and where I'm from… Sitka, Alaska is the fifth largest community.

I am a student at University of Baltimore majoring in Real Estate and Economic Development.

As you proceed to college, economics or business administration are options.

I am currently a sophomore at Siena College majoring in Economics with a minor in Spanish (quite an interesting mix, ¿no?

#2 Are any investors here planning for a swift economic downturn, as predicted by some forecasters?

Each year you increase rents but stay at the middle of the market which keeps the tenants to stay and reduce turnover which besides paid utility makes up the largest costs.

There is a fee for the service, but you will find it very economical, particualrly if it helps you make a better decision.Last point - the property manager is KEY to the success fo the rental.

They offered newer more expensive properties with similar returns but only after using financing Leverage increases return but also increases risk and is not as economical when used inside an IRA..