(The Black Friday sale on the Bigger Pockets bookstore was where I did my own Christmas shopping so my family knew what to ‘buy’ for me!).

First person I hired, I also had them write their own job procedures and so on.

I had never used a power tool prior.

So, that the seller knows they won't be nickle and dimed.

Speak with lenders early to understand your borrowing power, and explore multifamily properties to maximize your house-hacking potential.

I would tell people today that if you buy a primary residence expect to stay in that home for atleast five years, especially with a FHA loan which has lower down payment as the current forecasts for home appreciation or very low which with closing costs on the buy and sell, it will take several years to have equity in the property and enough to be able to sell, so that is something also to consider.

I put in two layers of rockwool + 5/8" drywall between my basement and main level, and was so glad I did it.

As an active-duty (soon transitioning) Air Force myself, I know the VA loan is a powerful asset for us.

There are not many ADU comps in my SoCal area YET.

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