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.

Doing otherwise, say only providing for the general well being of the upper class is one of the reasons we broke away from England, the King taking resources from the lower class through taxation and confiscations.

., to bring in $1 under the Fair Tax for every $1 in current embedded taxes), the tax would have to be greater than 30% (tax exclusive) on every purchase.Despite the higher income each person would generate, the exorbitant tax on each purchase would likely reduce discretionary spending; on top of that, you'd have double taxation in many circumstances -- for example, when you buy a house, you'd pay a 30% tax and then pay another 30% tax on your mortgage interest payments.Personally, I don't mind the Fair Tax, as it ultimately plays out as a regressive tax.

Most countries have double taxation treaties with Georgia, and so does my country of residence have.

The talk from several French citizens we met was about how many French are moving to other parts of Europe out of frustration with taxation.