It's recommended to discuss with an attorney knowledgeable in your state laws to determine the benefit and best structure for your situation. 

By your description of the situation, I thought that might be in. 

you need to dodge capital gains and foreign buyer tax.. you should consult a tax expert..If I was in this situation I would just sell (not advice) and buy a cash flowing mobile home park in the midwest

I might suggest getting your own appraisal where you select the appraiser that knows your situation and you can talk to and discuss their approach.

Any other questions about my situation let me know.

Take people's advice and also dont take people's advice, make a decision that best fits your situation. 

I would like to start investing in real estate once I get situated down there.

Josh I find myself essentially in the same situation and I have been thinking about my options.  

I asked a ton of questions of both Fund and Grow and Plastiq, and I highly recommend you do the same because every deal and financial situation can look different. 

But others investors with different risk tolerances, goals and financial situations invest in the platform.2) I feel directly owned properties are great because they give me maximum control and the ability to tweak them exactly how I want.