Careful operation of the VR business that can cover the extra taxation and still beat the average ETF could make this a good funding option. 

Also would appreciate recommendations for legal professionals or accountants (due to our unique partnership i.e. involving foreign investment, double taxation, syndication, etc).

More on myths of syndicate taxation is in this post: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...Bonus point: 1031 exchanges, QOZ funds and installment sales allow you to defer both capital gains AND depreciation recapture.

@Artur A. you're welcome.The general rule is you pay taxes in both Mexico and the US according to each country's tax code and then, courtesy of the treaty between the two countries for the avoidance of double taxation, you'd credit the taxes you paid in Mexico against your US taxes (related to the property only).If you invest in your own name or through a bank trust (fideicomiso), OTAs will withhold the tax to be paid to Mexico as a percentage of the gross income.

First, if you, like most investors, do not have a solid understanding of real estate taxation, we will educate you and make sure you're not leaving money on the table by overlooking existing deductions and credits.

Yes so if you are used to refinancing in the UK then see it like this: how banks in the UK are willing to lend up to 75% of the newly taxated value in the same entity that you are using, this in Spain is different.

San Diego is expensive to Purchase, maintenance and cap ex is expensive, property tax at purchase is expensive in terms of dollars (average SFH prop tax at purchase is ~$1k/month in San Diego), new retail (MLS) purchases are negative cash flow when allocating properly for expenses, it is tenant friendly in terms of regulations but this is largely due to the big advantages LL have due to crazy low vacancy rates.  

Thomas Jefferson knew that consumption was the best for of taxation- (see http://duckduckgo.com/?

How is a life insurance policy with cash value superior from a taxation standpoint when compared with a solo K?

This is done purposefully for taxation reasons and to insulate your portfolio properties from the risk associated with buy/sell projects.