There's a lot to learn, but I'm a quick learner, have working capital, and have immense experience in marketing.

I have found the site to be of immense value.

There are certainly deals, but the South African political situation is uncertain, access to gearing is limited, and the currency (Rand) is extremely volatile.John

@Rosalie Taran what @Dan Ferguson mentions about the tax exclusions would help you immensely with this sale.

I have an immense sense of pride in being able to acquire this deal without having all the details figured out before we committed to it.If you read my initial blog post, I didn't even have financial approval and more importantly wife approval at the time I realized this building was going to be a good fit for us.

Hi Guys.So, as per the title, I am a South African CA (equivalent of your CPA) moving to Grand Cayman at the end of this year for 18 months.I've been building my portfolio in South Africa, and would like to take the opportunity to diversify and invest in the US during my time in the Caribbean.Given the above, I'm looking for anyone who could possibly help with some links to "crash course" sites on: - setting up an LLC in the US as an expat - financing (should I attempt to finance through my Cayman bank account, or set up a US bank account now and start building credit today to improve my chances once I'm there etc...) - other laws and regulations to be aware of - any other requirements I need to be aware of / can start putting into place now so that I can hit the ground running once I'm there?

Hi everyoneI am a South African moving to Grand Cayman for 18 months for work in December, and I am without a doubt planning to diversify into US real estate during my time there.I am currently considering Florida, as it is the closest / most readily accessible state from the island, and more specifically Orlando or Tampa.In that regard, could anyone possibly shed some light on the following, as well as any other useful info you may have re these areas? 

poor/no credit score will hinder you immensely.

I also suggest that you take @Jay Hinrichs advice about hiring a civil engineering firm to work with the city, there will be a lot of hoops to jump through and a good firm will help immensely. 

I was out of the country for a few weeks when this started, so I'm late to the game, but here it goes....Work less than 20 hours per weekChaperone at least 3 of my kids field tripsTake family on an African SafariSell all remaining out of state buy and hold properties and 1031 into an apartment building or passive investment with minimim 25% annual returnContinue to invest at least $100k of Solo 401k funds into passive investmets (private money, syndication deals)Actively work to increase lead generation via direct mail, online, networking and agent relationshipsDouble flipping income for the 3rd straight year with target of $2m netMake at least $150k via passive investmentsThe utlimate, overarching and ongoing goal is as it has always been.