There will always be hiccups along the way and challenges you will face. I

And, I know that poking a bear in the face is bad for your health.

The other conundrum I face is I know quite a few agents, both friends and family.

No financials are available and no one else has access to the account except him.We are trying to reorganize and set up a proper structure for the HOA, and the first thing we face is we can't even hold an annual meeting because two of the owners are overseas and can't attend physically. 

At the end of the day the biggest risk you face is losing your earnest money deposit when your offer gets accepted, but you shouldn't have to risk that because your lender is too lazy to look at the location, condition, ARV and proposed price for the deal

The problem I face is that after doing some research on the county records, I came to find out the buildings are owned by a corporation. 

@Heath Jones You can move your TSP from your current provider, the issue you are going to face is that no bank will allow you to lend on your IRA, the reason being that they can't take it from you if you default on the loan.

The challenges I face is that I live in The Hampton Roads Area in Virginia and the lots are located in my hometown of Spartanburg SC.

One of the issues you'll face is distance.

Hi @Aaron Bryson, and fellow BP friends,I am really amazed by your post.I am from Brazil and, although I have been several times to Rio de Janeiro I don't live there (I'm in São Paulo).Before I give my thoughts about your investment I would like to give general data about Brazil (and its real estate market):Yes, it is a great time for foreigners to invest in Brazil.