some of her neighbors were going into a class action suit against the builder. i suggested that she retain her own lawyer, get them to buy her house, and some extra on the side just in case.....she was soooo quick to just sign the lennar docs to have them find her the other house and move her stuff in until her house is gutted and fixed. thats it....just getting it gutted and fixed....not enough in my book!

Thanks a lot for all the replies.I would prefer to be in areas where Indians have are already purchased properties, since there it will be easier to buy as real estate agents, tax lawyers, rental property managers will already be familiar with foreign owners and their issues.How can I find out about these areas?

The buyer got a loan from the Jamaican housing authority (Something equivalent to HUD but three times the bureaucracy) and since there is no such thing as escrow, (Each side must chose a lawyer to carry his/her affairs) The lawyers and the housing authorities can drag it forever.

2) It would be best to discuss your situation for a lawyer to know your needs and get good advice.

For me it comes down to a math equation and empowering agents to believe in them selves. 

We (agent, lawyers & client) forced the escrowee to execute Para 26 a).

Demand for properties in alternative locations may dry up very quickly, leaving you with an unwanted asset that you may find challenging to sell if the market turns sour.Factor in as well that unless you travel often, you will have to rely on trusted local partners such us property managers, lawyers, etc.

If you did already provide them a countersigned lease (or the website you mentioned did it automatically) then send a new lease and add an addendum stating that this lease takes the place the original lease that was signed on X/X/XX.I'm not a lawyer and this is not legal advice, however, I think it's the easiest thing to do if you don't plan on hiring a lawyer.

He does have a lawyer involved and trying to foreclose. 

So, provided that there is a treaty for the avoidance of double taxation between the two countries, the higher your Mexican taxes, the lower your German taxes so it's not that bad if you think about it.Bear in mind that I'm neither a tax advisor nor a lawyer.