That reads drinking problem or belligerent personality to me.

I would love to grab a coffee or drink and learn!

They had movers pack-up and store their belongings while all the necessary repairs were made.

I belong to the first group.Aiming for the penalty more than the property. 

AS a HML I have seen this play out with investors that drink the sub too coolaid and are simply not financially capable to handle issues when things go sideways.I have also personally bought over 100 sub to deals in my career..

I’m worried about liability, safety, and frankly, whether my personal belongings are at risk.I’m in Illinois (but not in Cook County or Chicago, where I know the laws are stricter).

Also, it depends how good of a deal you get and how good an operator (or the one you work with) are.Assuming you buy the "right" property in the "right" place overseas, you'd typically have a higher unlevered ROI overseas because a) a like-kind property would be cheaper and b) the (high) season could be longer and therefore the revenue higher.The US used to have the advantage of the financing (availability + interest rate).

For example, in our lake house, we do a full wine box packed with snacks and a couple of drinks.

This included paying for storage pods, hiring movers to help pack and load her belongings, and purchasing flights for Anna and her adult son, who has special needs.

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.