So, there might be a South African Real Estate group page...that is, if facebook is even a thing.Hope that makes sense. 

It's a bit of a weird situation for me to even be in as it's more of a 'living situation' house for us and not an investment in the traditional sense that I normally think of purchases as so it's been weird / impossible to take of the investor hat even during a much different type of transaction.

When I lived closer it was fine, now that I'm across the country it doesn't make sense anymore.

So one who focuses from onset, makes sense to me.

In there will explain ownership of the land and also the common elements.

If it is a shared space then it makes sense to send someone.

This could make sense if you have enough reserves and t=high risk tolerance.

As to making sure the deal makes sense, I would be happy to take a look at some of thee deals that you have been analyzing.

As long as it financially makes sense to you then I think it would be good based off the info you provided 

You'll need to ask the zoning office, but it's doubtful unless that's common in the area.