I have always wanted to be in the BTR industry and do it the right way.

I'd have preventative treatments with a licensed vendor consistently, as often as it takes to mitigate the issue regardless of cost.

@Andrew SteffensNo lender is going to take a mortgage on an overseas property because they don’t have the infrastructure (nor the willingness) to try to repossess the property in case of default and even the largest international banks won’t do it.You might hear that somebody in the US got a loan in the US to buy a property overseas but that could be because they gave a US property as collateral or any other collateral or it’s a company that has a strong balance sheet and took an unsecured loan but that would likely defeat the propose of the original poster.If you know of any lender who takes an overseas mortgage as sole security for the loan, let me know as I’d be very interested but  I’ve worked in the banking industry across the work for many years so I know that, if ever there was any, it’d be more the exception rather than the rule. 

Does their lobbying prop up the entire RE industry?

Welcome Paxton.The real estate industry offers a wealth of opportunities.

Regarding amenities, focusing on affordability is smart, but even small touches like well-maintained landscaping and curb appeal, modern or fresh paint colors, energy-efficient LED lighting, updated cabinet hardware, ceiling fans, good window treatments, and ample storage solutions all stand out and can help fill units faster and improve tenant satisfaction.

It is primarily for this reason that I have been subjected to such horrible treatment by Mike, Steve and Karen.The following statements are true and correct regarding CALM’S relationship with Mike, Steve and Karen:Neither of these people contributed any funds to the organization as a “loan”.

Opting for cheap properties means you get stuck with cheap problems - lower tenant class, lower rate of appreciation, tougher outsale, constant maintenance due to poor treatment, chasing down rents, more personal time invested managing etc. 

I'm looking for advice on ways to be able to earn an income while also gaining experience in the real estate industry.

Over a $360,000 dollar increase from what I had underwritten.Seeing this as an industry-wide issue, I reached out to an attorney who focuses his practice on representing landlords in restaurant lease negotiations.