That means a real estate agent who is a fiduciary to you (the investor most certainly is not) and marketing through MLS, social media, PPC and whatever other channels they use.I'd take a close look at the appraiser. 

Even in Mexico, so much (luxury) real estate is outside of gated communities.Finally, to illustrate how It'd be dangerous to invest in Central and South America - outside of Belize of course ;-), you take the example of the only country that has turn really badly, Venezuela, where no foreigner invests anyway.

@Jon Schwartz I think your comment about thinking appreciation in Santa Monica is a given is very dangerous and is a very bad plan.

Chances are, someone else out there has already been there, done that, and has experienced the challenges, and dreams that percolate through your own head every day.After the Christmas Holidays (and perhaps a lot of travel and social restrictions - there are certainly these where I am), we have an opportunity to reflect on 2020, whether or not we hit our goals, lessons learned, and thinking about how we can kick of 2021 with a positive mindset of growth, equanimity, gratitude, and a healthy spirit.I love these kinds of threads.

I've heard mixed reactions ranging from old houses to dangerous areas.

After hearing the podcast I also read the journal entry by Carmen Sanchez and David Dunning in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology if you'd like to also take a look!

There’s some guy on social media saying he gets 100% financing from his hard money lender.

Specifically flipping.Visit the podcast interviewee website or social media account.Connect with this person.Find a problem and see if you can help in anyway with this person or if they have any tips on subject x.Just an example, but it's really just breaking down your goal into an executable task on a timeline.

I saw a separate post on a military social forum that said the JTR has been updated to allow for full reimbursement if you stay in an AirBnB/STR while on a TAD if government lodging is not available. 

Follow-up and go on appointments Anything outside of these 3 things is not the best use of your time and is just busy work if you are not producing - i.e. working on your website, ordering/designing marketing material, social media (unless you're using it to actively engage with prospects), procrastinating, watching youtube or other training material (training isn't bad but role play is way more effective), etc.Some actionable steps: - Make a list of EVERYONE in your personal circle!