FCI Exchange, Note trader and the BP marketplace all have what look like some ok-ish deals.

Buying a 2-4 unit as an owner occupant will get you the best deal to start if you are planning on moving here, this will also allow you to establish a rental portfolio in US.But you can still get financing as foreign national(on a visa), just with lower LTV's.  

Again, I am unclear who has an equitable interest now and whether a solution might be reached by offering the attorney representing the owners to drop a foreclosure lawsuit in exchange for a Deed from the heirs affidavits of heirship.

If your tenant is willing to buy, no need for a 1031 exchange, via a non-simultaneous exchange method, you can do it simpler via a 3 way simultaneous exchange.As you noted, !

This is coming from a court ordered sale on my commercial property and will be reinvesting in a 1031 exchange.

Cash, seller financing, supporting a 1031 exchange for the seller, etc. 

How can I help you achieve your goals in exchange for you helping me?)

However, in exchange for more responsibility, you also get a lot more control over your investment than in a traditional stock, where your only control is to own it or not.Real estate is a concentrated asset.

I believe 20% of the depreciation claimed over the time of ownership is added as tax to the sale of the home/asset.If anyone has avoided this tax, other than with a 1031 exchange, we would be interested in your approach.

I would like to know your point of view about.BTW, foreign people can't buy in Cuba, for now.