Ray -To your point - there is a lot of transparency between the investor and PM which, if we are being honest, they don't feel as bad taking some extra off the top to come through with what the investor is comfortable with.I really enjoy the input, it's good to see from different standpoints.Again, I know managing abroad/distant areas is much more difficult.

I'm basically in So Cal (so a  little distant from you guys), but at this point, I'm up for anything and everything.

In either case, there is no incentive to provide the distant buyer with any kind of "deal." 

However, there are major developments going on and I anticipate there will be a steady increase in appreciation on the island in the not too distant future.  

I recently bought a condo in Denver that I know is not a good deal (currently) - but given the crazy appreciation in the market, it might well be in the not-too-distant future.

If you have the right plan and mindset, financially freedom can be in the distant/near future.

I did not even tell them it was something to do in the distant future.

I'm going to ride the wave until renters decide to be buyers again.I think we may see a long term change in ownership v. renter ratios in the not too distant future.  

From a distant relative that was set on her price know matter what I said. 

Why do you think a financial planner would tell her she needs more details about the properties, such as depreciation and improvement information from the distant past?