I agree that South Florida may be a tough spot to find an acceptable duplex house hack, but it is possible.

A lot of the US market - housing, stock, treasuries, etc - is basically a legal money-laundering location for honest or ill-gotten gains in the rest of the world, because the markets are open to foreigners and as close to a guaranteed safe haven as can be found.

You might make more money in a good interest account or dividend paying stocks, without the hassles of tenants. 

If it discharges 5 foot from the building and there is a low spot running back to the building, then it is going down hill back to the building.

You could put most of your funds in the stock market and access them when needed for a HML.

I called a lawyer but they didn't even know as it was too specific of a situation.Want to avoid putting myself in a bad spot and make sure I handle ESAs well in the future.

some of the top wholesalers I work with around the country will write deals on the spot..

I think you're spot on.

Again we are reviewing our investments, potential developments, defensive positions.My outlook is the stock market needs to come down 50 to 60% this year.  

Pretty much spot on!