You can buy properties in fortaleza by having a CPF, there's even a bank called "Caixa" which allows brazilians living abroad to buy properties showing the income from overseas.

It's net income is a loss due to high turnover costs, management fees, etc. 

When working out the money side, remember this formula: Cash on Cash Return = (Annual Rental Income - Annual Expenses (including HELOC interest)) / Total Cash InvestmentExample:HELOC Used for Down Payment: $50,000HELOC Interest Rate: 6% (This can vary)Annual HELOC Interest Expense: $50,000 x 6% = $3,000

You cant not garnish social service income.

Better income, less turnover, and less government intervention is my kind of business :)

It's relatively affordable, strong tech and industrial job growth, landlord friendly, low property taxes, and not state income tax. 

What's the best way to track your property income/expenses for tax purposes?

It's a bit of a luxury, but once it is set up properly, it is very easy to track income and expenses.

How quick you can scale will depend on your future work income as well as rent and equity appreciation in the property, but either way this is a good start. 

Yes definitely can do this . would be 50% down on the purchase and you'd get 100% of construction . no income no doc