But we would still have to pay the capital gain taxes even if made overseas in Belize.  

I've heard a few opinions on this, and I've seen varying evidence in my market research.As an example, just this evening I'm pulling sold comps for a house and one of the highest sold price per sq ft comps is located literally right next to a railroad track, and has a massive commercial building right in front of it.

it works even better with new construction rentals.   

The Austin metro is sitting at super low unemployment rates 3.7% even as the metro is growing daily as the employment force expands rapidly.

For example, it's hard to justify airfare for one duplex, but much easier for an 8-12 unit building and even better the more you get.

One piece of advice, even though they are not full towns purpose built for STRs.

There are different loan products available for various situations even if you don’t have proof of income.

He's giving the tenant a hard time about where his cars and a small shed are at, even though they're on my side of the fence because the neighbor claims he owns that strip. 

I was anticipating not even being able to rent out these units, but I put one up for rent at a low price and after a week found some perspective tenants.

I find that even their it can be tough to cashflow with those costs.