Along with the same client is building a small resort on one of the Islands. to me the pros are things are based on english law and english is the language of the country.for us where at our age health care is important I would not choose to live there as an x pat.

If i sell this, i may be able to net between 189k - 230k depending on what i get, not including fees (agent)  and capital gainsGoalTo be financially independent in 5 years or less so i can travel the world more.

After completing an online form and following up with all of the questions and correspondence that was sent my way (including sending my proof of cash funds, account statements, etc), these folks let me know they were not interested in working with me. 

Hey Doug, I am a realtor in ATL and invest myself and currently have 10+ units in Atlanta.When it comes to investing in real estate, cash on cash return is an important metric to consider.Multifamily properties, including duplexes, can be competitive in the Atlanta area.

Insurance has been going up everywhere including places where there isn't hail.Texas is a very challenging insurance market though not as bad as a Florida or California...yet.Is your Travelers policy with an independent agent?  

Some rough numbers , Price $520K add 15K closing = $535k  New windows and siding $40K = $575k overgrown lot and landscaping $5k =$580K  Kitchen , bathrooms , paint , flooring $60k ( on the low end) New deck it was rotten  $20K They are now in at $660K  This doesnt include holding costs and what ever I missed .

I've seen that they have a bit of a presence here on the BiggerPockets forums, including some informational videos that they put up (Yellow Ladder Tip of the Day). 

Vanderbilt Health is one of the top heart transplant programs in the world, something many of us, myself included, may need in the future.

I think checking with the city to make sure they are okay with the product from a code standpoint, would be the most important thing.

And then the other points you made.This is why points 4 and 5 are so important, at some point it's not how you enter new points into the market but how your back is being covered.