If it was the rule rather than the exception (which pretty much everybody would know thanks to the internet and social media), there wouldn't be that many people investing internationally today. 

If you are not attending and socializing with the HOA they take it personally and you have a target on your back.Good luck.

Depending on the amount of work that needs to be done, you will likely have to engage a Civil engineer to help with city approvals.

My name is Rick Stewart and if you contact me via social media (this website does not allow posting email or I would),  I can give you court documents and my attorney's information to verify that after THREE MONTHS of receiving zero rent, we had to forcefully evict (unlawful detainer) the tenant that Mario/Bridgehouse screened and moved in.

I plan to engage a property management company: https://www.rpmclarity.com.

If the real estate entity is engaging in a trade or business such as new property development for immediate sale, or flipping of properties, that can generate exposure to taxation on UBTI, which can be more detrimental to the ROI. 

Google/ social media to find if there are any groups that are for HOA Reform and rights. 

The blog has not really produced income in the last year despite loads of work, a lot affiliation networks, and paid social media promotion.

You need an ITIN (US tax ID) and if you engage in entity planning with your CPA, you will need to open an LLC as well.

Sounds like the best plan is to work with and through the GF & Social Services to get him committed to a program that will address his condition.