.- In reverse direction, American oil company invested heavily in rubber, tea plantation, oil company in such country since ... 1920s- Mainland Chinese family came to Cupertino,CA in early 2000 to purchased house there.I meant to say, the US mainstream investor is just mainly "do not know" those international activities already happening in the last 20 30 years or so.

Have you ever looked into the dumpster "bags" if they have those in your area?

However, that plan brings with it a whole other bag of worms. 

I would recommend that you keep saving and looking for something more BRRR if that's your cup of tea.

Personally there is nothing I enjoy more than taking over a property from poor management and letting the tenants know there's a new sheriff in town...they either tow the line or pack their bags. 

In the GFC everyone knows F&F was bailed out because it was holding the bag on so many mortgages that defaulted. 

To get by for now, provide two hanging bags for clothing left in washer or dryer at least 10 minutes after end of cycle. 

He should retract it and go back to the $150 to send a strong message that trying to take advantage of his generosity will not be rewarded.He obviously has handled the situation very poorly by making a offer in the first place but now he must take back control of the situation and make it very clear that it is $150 or nothing and they can pack their bags.

We have been investing in low fee index funds through our 401ks for many years.My wife and I were coming back from the Napa Valley on Friday.. and she points to this ladies hand bag and says  Hey that bag is 3500 dollars .. :)  I go to the out let store and buy her coach bags that look great to me for 200 to 300 dollars.

Brown bag your lunch.