In fact because an IRA kicks off UBIT on leveraged real estate many people opt for private lending until the account has enough to buy real estate in cash if that is their goal. 

I gave the house a harmonious name, & so far it has cash flowed from day 1. 

Over the past decade, I’ve built and managed purpose-driven homes in CA that serve communities while generating stable, long-term cash flow.In addition to running care homes, I also consult with aspiring care home owners across multiple states, including Texas, Arizona, and Michigan (Detroit area).

We were just happy our first and second mortgage was going to be covered and have a little cash flow at the same time.

if so you will need multiple properties - don't believe all you hear about the cash flow in Detroit. 

In short, the previous owner made a deal and sold the house while they were still living for monthly cash payments until they died.  

Leverage  anything in the US  so you can  use the cash to buy in CR  ( US home / 401K / other assets ..etc)  ...pura vida !

my condolences on your recent lost.there are a few ways you can do this, as mentioned above you can take a heloc on your primary residence which will give you a second mortgage, first mortgage payment wont be impacted. you can do cash out refinance which will give you one mortgage and payment. it will pay the old mortgage and give you money in your pocket to pay for the rehab.or you can do a renovation refinance which is similar to cash out refinance but we would contractor involved  as part of the refinancing and they are paid through the loan

Will it even cash flow? 

Granted once I rent out the unit I leave, after vacancy and everything we would cash flow almost 400(minus heloc as well)All the deals I find.