There are numerous business and tax nuances to consider which you and your US tax advisor should discuss further. 

They are also in a unique position to introduce you to property managers, contractors, suppliers, you name it.Like I said I’ve been doing this a long time now and I still do not make a major decision without a phone call or email to all three.  

Yeswe have used overseas financing numerous times to putchase real estate in the US. there are several advantages:1. easier to qualify a foriegn resiednt in his HOME fountry where is financial profile is well established2. usually intrest rates are lower then american banksin case you have anu more questions feel free to PM me

Whatever is there has been painted over numerous times.

I've seen numerous management companies keep pet deposits and pet rent for themselves even though it is the owner taking the additional risk from potential damage. 

no you don't plant it .. you find 20 to 30 year old reprod stands and buy those.. once you harvest then you replant.. but you can thin it over time.. its a HUGE money business.. just like those families that live on rentals there are numerous NW families that live on yearly thinning of their forests.. big difference is .. its two weeks of work.. and no tenants or other risk other than forest fire.. so you do have to watch for that of course. 

An HOA with numerous projects but little in the bank will be higher-tension than an association that has demonstrated fiscal responsibility for years.

If a guy is upside down on his house or has very little equity, he may want to lease/option for numerous reasons.

There have been numerous cases where the refinance right before a sale has been deemed to be accessing profit and the exchange denied. 

I've got connections in the building community with subs, suppliers, etc., plus I have my own labor force to be able to build the structure, which would obviously help keep the costs of building down.