You can certainly 1031 from your domestic properties into the USVI.  

I think those companies are the problem A domestic worker who works less than 40 hours a week is not considered and employee and therefore you wouldn't be liable for Workers Comp.

I am diversified in domestic/foreign stocks, bonds, REITs, small businesses, and real estate.  

It depends on your state statutes for cases in which a lease may broken early, such as domestic violence.

First thing to ask is there a recent timber cruise.. this is a timber appraisal done by a forester. when you look at those it will tell you age class size species mix and even give you current market values.. now remember when you see those they are doing the valuation as if you were going to slick off every single stick on the unit. and just leave the leave tree's as required by law.... depending on growing site area IE 1, 2 ,3 you can figure out growth rates. and your appreciation over time.1. ask them what the difference between a domestic log and import log is.2.

In addition to domestic economic concerns we will need some serious international instability.

I am thinking I would form a domestic, US LLC and raise capital for the deal through that LLC.

I take it to mean alley/garage apartments in nicer areas that were set up often for domestic help, kids, or mother in laws. 

@Jim Bentley: The process is called QDRO (Qualified Domestic Relations Order) which is a court order issue by the judge.

They are paying upfront, this is a pretty standard situation for Medical Personnel domestic/international(honestly Canada).