That is a reason I've been hesitant, as well, because I don't know where it might go again in Vegas and I'd hate to buy now when the market might crash again, but if I wait long, then interest rates might rise and then I'm out of luck even more!

I am a first generation Italian whose parents arrived here with nothing.  

He lost a lot of money during the 2007-2008 crash.

Go to the courthouses in your areas and find out when the next foreclosure auctions are being held so you can arrive there early and meet the cash buyers and show them your properties.Have your homework done completely before even attempting to speak to them.They want to know as much as possible immediately on your first encounter like How old the house is,when was the roof repaired or replaced the last time,the extent of the current damages,the latest comps and ARV of the home,your estimated rehab costs,etc.

We are also studying for our FL RE license and will be taking our exams as soon as we arrive in the U.S.

Thanks Tony,We did a bunch of research before we arrive from Oz and lived in Fullers Crossing for a year before we found the place we bought.

I'm from Stockton, CA and as you may know that was the foreclosure capital of the nation during the 07-08 crash so that's practically all there was.

(By the time we arrived in Sacramento, only one was on the market).Getting our realtors response about most of the properties with detailed analysis being off market, I quickly went back to the MLS.

They do quality work that, and they are really good about arriving during the hour or so scheduling window they give you.  

When we went to look at it there were 4 other guys who crashed my time walking around with their clipboards.My client thought the place needed about $20,000 - $25,000 in work.