These items also have a service life, so It would be intelligent to learn about the different systems features and options that are available to you, perhaps on the Internet.

MY SUGGESTION: invest in yourself by buying hard copy books and training on the foundation topics you wish to develop skills (RE legal, title, escrow, financing, notes, etc.).

Before you pull the trigger on anything I would get some training or find a mentor in your area willing to show you the ropes. 

But if you want the best value for your real estate training Paul McGraw’s program is the best one I’ve tried and I’ve tried Carlton Sheets, Robert Kiyosaki, ************* and a few others I don’t remember over the years.

There is no monthly fee, and no Wi-Fi required, and you can still generate codes remotely.Let me clarify, because the "Wi-Fi not required" thing can generate a lot of questions.Summary: You do NOT need to be connected TO THE LOCK via the Internet.The lock does not need to connect to the Internet at all.

She has no clue what she is doing and you shouldn't waste any time trying to train her to be to suck less. 

However if you only invest it in training, then at the end you have lost $50,000 and still don't own anything.There are a lot less inexpensive ways to learn about real estate in my opinion.Don't fall for any high pressure techniques from any guru.....the typical scenario is to go to a free 2-3 hour training session. 

I haven't purchased through here, and they have actually rejected my low ball cash offers (lol) - but I have talked to some people who took his rehab training course, and they have nothing but great things to say.

They will go the bathroom everywhere but can be trained to use a letterbox.

A quick Internet search of "Costa Rica Mortgage Loans" turned up a couple of brokers and private equity offerings.You could also try to get the seller to finance part of the purchase price.Or borrow it from your 401K, if you have one.Depending on your credit score, it might also be worth looking at rates from a local credit union, bank, or even Prosper or Lending Club for a personal loan rather than a real-estate secured loan.