We invested $55,000 in key renovations, focusing on modernizing the interiors, improving curb appeal, and ensuring the property met market expectations.

Quote from @Rajagopalarao Paidi: I have not seen any deals with this much spread like rehab+pp/.75, is this still valid and expected, because I have not come across any in this range  Hey Rajagopalaroa--Agreed--I don't use the 75% rule. 

Nobody on here is likely interested in investing in a small village in Southern Spain as it would make no sense but there are loads of Americans investing in the Costa del Sol so it's important to focus on what matters to the community if we want to help and make sure we don't discourage them with involuntarily misleading statement.In comparison, Southern Italy has none of that, expect for the little Amalfi Coast at a very small scale.

Every time I change cleaners, I spend at least 3-5 hours retraining on my processes and expectations and even then things are missed.

You will be waiting a long time - that as mentioned was a black swan event just like when they went to like 18%.Historically speaking expect rates to be between 5-8%. my recommendation to anyone buying real estate today is if you buy, expect to hold it for atleast 5 years 

If I donated to the aids health foundation expecting it to go to aids care or research, I would be very disappointed with this use of the money. 

Quit expecting the tenant to 'perform' for you. 

A 1%- and 2%- rule property is hugely better in California compared to Costa Rica because you can leverage in California and you can't in Costa Rica (notwithstanding the fact the risk is higher in Costa Rica too so you'd actually expect a higher return there).

The real estate market has shifted dramatically in recent years rising interest rates, evolving buyer and seller expectations, and fluctuating property values are keeping all of us on our toes.

The guest stay with discount and toilet replacement did not cover the cost of the unit for the stay. i have the issue on occasion that the guest is expecting a bigger unit and thinks the price is high but they do not realize the value of the unit.