Quote from @Jesse Dittmar: Quote from @Matthew Irish-Jones: I am managing 700 doors and have not had any of those issues. 

Tampa's vibrant cultural scene and proximity to beautiful beaches also add to its appeal, making it a fantastic place to invest.

They say that products can be copied but culture can not and you will find that Mark's community is the top and they are truly engaged.So how did it work out for me? 

If you keep in mind all the aforementioned and you understand/respect the culture, being very strategic and resourceful there is a great chance you will land on the good side of this.

Real estate is more than a passion; it's a path toward financial freedom that I believe many of us share.Whether it's tips about specific areas, insights into pursuing wealth through real estate, or simply a friendly chat about San Antonio's culture, I'm all ears.Looking forward to building friendships, learning from you all, and growing together.Cheers, Eddie

@Patrick Irish based on what you say, the Sec 121 Exclusion and the 1031 Exchange both seem like they'd be good options for you to defer capital gains on sale of the townhouse.Sec 121 Exclusion has 3 requirements: First, Determine whether any of the automatic disqualifications apply (acquired property through 1031 exchange in last 5 years, or subject to Expat taxes)Next, meet the ownership requirement -> you owned the home for at least 24 months (2 years) out of the last 5 years leading up to the date of sale (date of the closing)Finally, meet the residence requirement -> owned the home and used it as your residence for at least 24 months (or 730 days) of the previous 5 yearsThere is no “Wiggle Room” but there is a Sec 121 “partial exclusion” for people like you that missed the residence requirement by a few months.

Since Paraguay is a neighbouring country to them and they'll know it much better than Americans, speak the same language, have a similar culture and legal system, ..., if Argentines won't invest there, I don't see why Americans would.It's great to be ambitious but sometimes (if not all the time) you have to learn to walk before you start to run.Hope this helps

Yep, but I think I can conceptualize how the culture has created a very soft mentality in general; but I cant nail down where the lazy and get rich quick aspect comes from.

There is one street that is rich in culture and restaurants (just can't recall now). 

@Patrick Irish, If paying money buys you peace of mind then go for it.