. - What locations outside of the United States do you feel are best for investors to move to (We have two loved ones with medical complications; cystic fibrosis and diabetes, and need to consider having access to proper medical facilities)- What were your biggest obstacles in making this happen - Are you still living outside the country but investing here?

I'd have preventative treatments with a licensed vendor consistently, as often as it takes to mitigate the issue regardless of cost.

The question you should be asking: How do I prevent premises liability claims, avoid construction or title defects, landlord/tenant disputes & payment and performance disputes with contractors/vendors.

This prevented entire class of assets from debt servicing and...selling. 

Six days of controlled drying (dehumidifiers + airflow) brought readings down below 15%, preventing mold.A few quick lessons from the field:Act within 24–48 hours after a leak or flood.Use moisture meters or hygrometers—don’t rely on sight or touch.Track readings until materials reach normal levels (around 8–15% MC for wood).Keep gutters clear and sump pumps tested before storm season.Anyone else tracking drying data or using instruments after storms?

It will cost a few more dollars in prevention, but it will save many, many dollars in cure.For the record, the tenant should be held responsible for maintenance issues they caused. 

I would not sell or serve any food or alcohol myself.Would this restriction prevent me from allowing guests to bring in food or drinks for private events?

The thought of doing my own taxes while I'm doing a lot of real estate investing makes me nervous enough, but a 1031 exchange as a self-filer would prevent my precious sleep!

How would you prevent a seller from changing their mind and not going through with the sale?

Purchase the real estate in an LLC to reduce the chances you are personally listed in a claim but most importantly understand the risks most likely to impact your real estate business and take the proactive steps on a daily basis to prevent those liability event from occurring.