@Federico Gutierrez, my main point was, you can never save as much on your Tax as you have to LOSE in the first place in order for that "saving" to take place!

Do you have a source that I could reference that mentions this tax?A

That doesn't validate or invalidate the advisor option but it does eliminate the potential tax as a motivator to hang on and leaves you free to do whatever you want with the money.

I have added "Tax" as a keyword on the BP forum, doing some internet searches, and thinking a lot about it.        

I suggest getting a good CPA that understands the tax laws in both countries to make sure you pay as little tax as you (legally) can.Welcome to BP!

Or do you pay an income tax as well?

Perfect house for investor except...The owner has been renting for 5 years and paying owner occupied property tax ($864 for 2016 according to tax card) and I calculate tax as rental will be $3844 for 2016.MV ~$130K but deal is marginal at $110K and fair - good at $100K for investor.How do investors compete against buyers looking to live in the home in SC when there's such a big difference in the tax rates?

I would like to look into buying a one room apartment in the center of Sao Paulo.I like the big building Edificio Copan, as I know the area and the buiding well and have friends living there.

I see similar ratios all over Illinois, where the current property tax as a % of the property value is hovering between 3%-4%

Check your state (or accountant) about transfer costs... in NC we can do an LLC contribution of property without incurring tax. A