In writing, particularly when the issue may be complicated and/or stressful.

@Piku Nanda, Again, what you are referring to has worse tax implications and complications. 

An ejectment action is much more complicated and time consuming than an eviction action.

This is complicated planning need a professional help. 4) Are you W-2 employee or you are an independent contractor.

The boilerplate legalese you see in contracts isn't because the actual terms can't fit on a single page, it's because "what happens if you disagree about stuff" is complicated and you want some protections.Plenty of attorney's will be happy to review your contract for a few bucks.

It is unnecessary and will only complicate your taxes.

I see two primary questions that you are asking:(1) Does investing in US real estate make sense for me and my wife considering there will be downward pressure on ROI from complicated tax regimes?

I recommend the latter, though the fluidity of offensive odors often complications removal to the point of fiscal irresponsibility.

I know how to read an abstract and interpret complicated title insurance issues, I understand local laws, closing statements, and taxes.

It sounds like both need to be stabilized so they will need unconventional financing.Putting the loans together would probably complicate the deals rather than help.What's the vacancy and NOI of both properties?