Any tips on how I should potentially navigate this differently?

If option 1 is not possible, does anyone have any ideas on how I could navigate this to still get a great deal?

However, for $8,000, I received no live training—just videos—and was left to navigate the deal on my own, despite assurances of a dedicated consultant guiding me through every step.This ordeal has left me devastated.

Small, easy to get around, beach bars, and affordable condos are still accessible (though I worry for how long and if it will end up over developed eventually).

I also think there will need to be a solution found in the middle ground because there is a value that buyer agents provide to help buyers navigate the legal complexities, and I'm sure that a large portion of buyers are going to chose not to have an agent in order to save money.

I can help you navigate the area & find property/connections that meets your goals, I will send you a message and we can go from there!

Getting experience local where you have more opportunity to vet things and see things in person will help you navigate building teams from a distance. 

They can help you navigate these complexities and find the best financing strategy for your investment goals.

I wanted to open up a conversation about something many of us are dealing with right now—navigating the current interest rates for investment properties.With interest rates having ticked up recently, I'm curious to gather insights and strategies from the community on how you're adapting.

We'd be sitting at a bar having a beer supposedly watching the ballgame and would end up talking about work.