Per statute, the punishment for doing unlicensed work is life-altering serious here.  

They have about 200 billion dollars worth of real estate projects to be completed by 2012, their immigration rate is staggering, fuel is extra cheap down there (26 cents a liter, translates to a little over a dollar a gallon).

Take a look at piercing the corporate veil or alter ego.

It seems to me they play to their audience and this time since he knew the purchase price he altered it to match the price.

According to the bill they sent us, they've lowered almost $70k in value, which translates to about $2k saving on our property tax.

Some translates to public MLS after getting serious. 

You need to find a less experienced and hungry (translation, probably not as competent/knowledgeable) OR offer an extra fee to make up the difference.....the choice is totally yours, depending on your outlook (I go against the “popular” advice you’ll get on this one).

@Carlos Ptriawan starbucks idea is great but I think you need a local to translate - The trend to avoid anything that appears to be redlining also makes investing without boots on ground very difficult.Make trips there and walk neighborhoods.

I would definitely have a strong rental agreement that states: the terms, the timeline, the deposits paid, the pets allowed, what landlord pays, what tenant pays as far as utilties, gardening, repairs, etc; requiring renters insurance, CC&R they need to follow, what happens if they make alterations to the property, no subletting, parking situation, mediation for disputes, etc. condition of the property.  

Here's how I have mine setup, you can determine yield, APR and IRR at any point you sell in the future (formatting doesn't translate well): Performing Note Profit Projections             Original Mortgage Balance $ 70,000   Rate 9.0%   No.