No management costs as it would be self managed, and estimated property taxes by the average of the past few years.

That one is a big deal for rebuilding.I've also heard of property tax reductions for properties significantly damaged during the storm.Depending on the property and what you want to do, the hurricanes affected property tax, insurance, and permitting in a lot of ways.

A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

As soon as people receive their tax refund checks, they will be knocking down your door.

BUT...if you're American and can still get loans in the US (the silver lining of having to still file US income taxes while living abroad), then why not use leverage?   

While I could have gone lower I am lowering my risk tolerance because I expect a recession in late 2019 to 2020.

.: The applicant needs a social security number or an individual tax ID number (ITIN).

Could the prices be lower than the MLS?

They are often located in lower-income neighborhoods and may need maintenance or renovations.

To navigate the nuance in the laws properly for compliance and to accurately structure our LLC, I am looking to consult with an attorney who knows immigration + business + tax laws.