You can't even change a lightbulb.You or your family can't use or live in the property.You can't sell a portion of a property like you can sell portions of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc.

Side note, and not what you're asking...I'd make sure you get a termite bond on the house.

Don't buy the song and dance "our word is our bond" or "we're deacons of our church". 

They own all their properties and their stocks and bonds in their own country and they get all their W2, business and social security income from their own country as well.

Plenty of people think we're at a peak for real estate too, or stocks, or bonds.

@George JanIn my opinion, there isn't as much regulatory compliance or liability with something like a municipal bond.

You can buy part of a note or perhaps a small note through corporate entities, crowd funding, 506 entities under SEC, but guess what, the SEC only authorizes the formation and operation of pooling investors, these set ups absolutely do not give license to sell or trade stocks, bonds, mutual funds or mortgages as a broker dealer, those requirements are in addition to the pooling of funds authorizations.

Look into markets with steady growth and affordable prices, like Indianapolis, Kansas City, or Chattanooga.You can build your team remotely by contacting property managers, realtors, and contractors online, though meeting in person can help strengthen relationships.Focus on your strategy (buy-and-hold, BRRRR) and use platforms like BiggerPockets to learn and connect with others.

What's next, Punxsutawney Phil choses bitcoin over US savings bond.

If I hold a 6% bond and the rate on new issues drops to 3%, then my bonds are worth more because they pay more than the new issues.