Before the Canadiens, it was the Europeans buying FL condos-lack of knowledge, euro strength, comparison price to france/spain warm areas and ease of travel.

Western-European countries.

Apologies if this matter has been discussed before but I'm curious to know:Do the American and European property investor see South Africa as an emerging market?

You're better off in any European country other than France for the moment.

I would like for us to take on a European philosphy where we value "trade" degrees as a path to a successful career.Nonetheless, in its current state, I do believe that underwriting for these types of loans should account for earning potential, similar to how loaning against a property requires an evaulation of ARV and DTI.  

Spain offers great weather, food, and a safe European jumping point.

He syndicates properties in the US with (primarily) European investors.

No, not appreciably more than most major metro areas.  

$400k isn't that big in most major metros

Even if the private lender would agree to do long term financing, the rate would be so high that the European property would end up costing her an arm and a leg.If she owns unsecured property in the US, she needn’t go to a hard money lender.