@Cynthia Lee Depends on your jurisdiction, your relationship with the tenants, and your end game plan.

Out of the 50 addresses zero will probably be interested in selling so it's a numbers game before you find the one. 

To be owner builder without hiring a gc you will first need to have 3 completed in the last 36 months or can just developer rather than owner/builder  I'm not currently at the phase of transitioning into a home builder, more trying to learn the steps of how to better set myself up for success.

Use next 4-6 months to learn by listening, reading and watching how the real estate investment game works.

They aren't looking for 10% returns and they probably love the idea of getting some cash legally out of Canada.I got into Costa Rica because of the country (it's awesome), what's happening to real estate prices there and in the US (they are nuts here) and the amount of development that's happening around Potrero, the technology advancements in the STR industry, proximity to the beach etc.

Looking to upgrade my game and speed is of the essence.

In my case I was lucky that I still kept half of my portfolio, so didn’t get out of the RE game altogether.

Tons of growth coming all over town with new developments constantly, plus the weather is great 9 months out of the year!

If I could rewind 7 years, I would’ve personally scooped up another property near downtown...prices were more forgiving back then.All that said, I’m curious..if you were getting back in the game today, would a condo with strong amenities but an unpredictable HOA top your list, or are you eyeing single-families for that full control?

You're asking someone to spend a lot of time and energy to share what they've spent years - maybe decades - learning and developing.