So there is a lot of risk in setting out with that strategy.I will note that I am in a fund that has a 10 yr term, with conversion rights to evergreen.  

@Renae HottleYou might want to check out BREIA, Tropical REI, BRIC (boca raton REI Club), etc.  

Sarasota south is more of the tropical feel.

We live in a gorgeous place, have a luxury villa project and our own real estate agency, working in a market that is considered to be the fastest growing one in all Latin America.I wanted to hear from other people who have moved from big western cities to tropical countries to chase their dream.

Contact Tropical REIA. 

I'm a newbie, as well, and live up in Evergreen.

@Steve FischerNot sure what area you are in but check out http://www.scannelllaw.com/ (located in the Beverly/Evergreen area)This guy is the best and the main reason im turnning this into a business.

Evergreen Bank and TCF in IL go up to 90% for HELOCs.

The federally declared disaster areas include hurricane and tropical storm victims in Georgia, Florida, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and parts of Texas, Louisiana and South Carolina, as well as wildfire victims in parts of California.

C-class neighborhood Quiet streetBuilt 1905 Purchased @ 53k in 2002 Owe 26-30k on the mortgage Upgraded electrical Currently has Evergreen leasing tenants for the past 14 years that are scheduled to leave soonRents for $600 and property was on the market with an agent, but fell through due to financing.