Hi Jens,I actually have a couple I would recommend.

I suppose if the STR listing sucks etc, then I guess you don't have much to lose. 

I actually just got back from my honeymoon in Jericoacoara and passed through Fortaleza on my way.

Code Chapter 47 - Fraud And False Statements, which is a very boring read, unless it applies to you.Please don’t do that.Make sure your Proof of Funds source has the funds and that you are authorized to use those funds and the source will vouch for you in court.If you are going to buy “Turnkey” it is recommended you visit the actual neighborhood and actual house before closing.Things can be very different in person.Afterwards is too late.You may not like what you seeGo with the Math, not the emotions or hopes of the futureIf you are losing money with the hopes of making it up later, you should seriously reconsider.Wishful thinking is a poor investment.Interest rates are going upAnd interest rates are going down.And interest rates are remaining the same.There is no clear direction for rates and there are arguments for going each direction – buy so that your property cash flows, even if you are wrong.Ignoring your workers.Always serve your workers pizza on the job.It keeps them on-site so they don’t wander offThey will think you actually care and will work harderYou get to become “one of the boys” and they will tell you things you need to knowHmmm, out of space, but not out of mistakes. 

How are you tracking your general ledger items and actual proforma?

Basically sounds like you’re putting down an extra $20k for…Him choosing the property (I assume/hope it’s really you both choose or it’s actually to his advantage to pick it, so this I feel can be disregarded.)Him running all the property management. 1) feels like he might get sick of doing all the work and forget why he’s doing it. 2) you’re paying $20k more to not have to do it so how long would it take for property management fees to reach $40k?

How accessible is the area to amenities my end user would actually want?

I was thinking about investing in Orlando or Tampa, but I actually don’t know if either markets are actually advantageous.

That settles it, It does not settle anything, actually. :)OK has a peculiar requirement for non-residents: you need to file if your "OK-source gross income" is above $1,000.

It might seem a little stupid until it actually works.If you can, try to find a single family or duplex that you'll both be able to move into at the same time so you'll just need to find roommates for last year.