But it can be worth it if there's low-hanging fruit in the market you're considering.

I used to manage them when I was learning, and I understand people who want to learn, but juice just isn’t worth the squeeze to me. 

Additionally, the arrival of the Mediterranean fruit fly obliterated the large citrus industry.

I've also dipped my toes into the US market which has been surprising simple and fruitful as a Canadian.

Here's a fundamental explanation to get your juices flowing:Assume a house costs $200,000 and rents for $1,500.

Let's table this for now, put a pin in it, get some synergy going with the boots on the ground, get our ducks in a row and go after the low hanging fruit, then work hard-play hard for awhile, "pivot" to the "new normal", peel the onion, open the kimono, do a deeper dive then have a "come to Jesus" moment and think outside the box.

Unbelievable - sounds like an attempt to steal private property (ie the fruit of one’s labor).

They use less leverage with appreciation plays and more leverage with cash flow plays.They don't need full leverage on appreciation plays to juice the returns because they are getting sufficient returns from appreciation (plus debt pay down, etc).  

Use texting to reach out to low-hanging fruit.

You are in a great situation being ambitious, young, single, no kids, and flexible ... yes, starting out is very difficult as it can take years before you start to see the fruits of your hard work, especially before you lock down your first investments; just have to keep at it and have faith that your hard work will pay off in the long haul, so long as you keep at it.You mentioned sales ...