There is a Citizen by Development program that helps you save taxes for new developments but the best bet is to buy an existing property and slightly renovate.If you have never dealt with Caribbean based labourers and you have no patience... then the Caribbean is not for you. 

Buying a 2nd Primary Home - You can absolutely buy a second primary home at any time after you fulfill your current commitment. 

I bet it appreciates 2 or 3k/month over time.

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In my opinion, that is something that should be challenged anytime someone asks a question about it.... 

It's a way of hedging my bet using as little cash as possible.

Physical REI is not a paper investment; almost anyone whose invested on paper numbers I am willing to bet is showing a lot less than the reality of if it unless they took realized gains by selling(into the appreciation rate) or cashed out refi. 

But if the license is required and its a flaw on the lenders side you can bet the borrowers attorney will raise that.. 

Are you betting on appreciation in your investment strategy?

But that is the key with investing, you need to have your educated guess of future events, place your bet, and hope you are right.