I 100% agree with the intent aspect and that is an important premise, but the fact is in this particular situation intent for it to be personal use has been confirmed (by way of a public post).

Last week, we closed on our biggest wholetail deal ever, and the results speak for themselves. After waiting out a lengthy eviction and doing nothing more than a clean-out, we listed it with a realtor—and walked away ...

I went through this whole process recently of researching for Real Estate CPA and finally went with referral from friend that also invests in real estate. 

This is a little last minute but I see you're in BCS.

Can I use a local notary or would I have to go to a US consulate/embassy. 

I don't think I can reap the same benefits from notes that I can from owning property.

I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in planning.

I thought I was a big fish in a little pond back home.

If that is true I think you're on the right track. 

When I have a rental that needs turned I text our cleaners and I'm on the schedule within 5-10 minutes.