Are you interested in a specific startegy (brrrrs, flips, vacation rentals, etc)?

Use these templates, worksheets, and checklists as a starting point to specifically tailor them to fit your property or your business.

Eager to hear if anyone has any more up to date information about Costa Rican REI in general and/or VRBO specifically

This cushions potential value drops.Syndicator vetting: Only partner with syndicators who have a strong track record in different market conditions.Market and asset class knowledge: Understand market cycles and the specific real estate types (multifamily, industrial, etc.) you're investing in.Avoid chasing trends: Just because a market or asset is “hot” doesn’t mean it’s solid.You’re right that this approach doesn’t cap your upside, quality diversification can still generate huge returns while managing risk.Best regards,Drago

You’ll learn a lot from others’ experiences and get answers to specific questions.2.Use the Networking Feature: Connect with other members in your area or those with similar investing interests.

Once you know what specifically is stopping you, you can address it directly—whether that means learning more, asking specific questions, or just taking a smaller step forward.Sometimes the biggest hurdle is just narrowing down that fear and facing it head-on.

How specifically could they have done that?

We don't specifically ask for them to "close" but we do ask for them to lock the door behind them. 

Like @John Underwood mentioned, you need to set the expectation of a 5 star review.We're very specific on our messaging automation. 

If I were you, I would really try to narrow down the search to three specific cities that you're interested in.