The country is great for lifestyle and I believe most American (and other foreigners) buy for lifestyle.

I hope to buy my own property in the next 2-3 years (maybe sooner) so let me know if you want to connect!

I buy most of my deals off-market, and for this particular property, I worked with a trusted broker who specializes in Harlem real estate.

You won't be 6 months of hard work from buying, you'll be 6 YEARS. from buying a property. 

Let people know you’re buying when you get ready to buy.

I am on fire to get going, and to stay on track with my plan I will have to buy minimum 1 property this year.  

Groovy @Stephanie Medina good luck and keep us posted on your progress.These sorts of things are problems that no one really things about when buying a property and it is something that should be in their mind.

Management would be self-managed, as in this example it would be a client's first rental buy and hold.

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

(And I would tell you to not buy a property that doesn't cash flow unless you have significant resources behind you that could absorb anything that could come at you - like replacing a $5,000 AC one month followed by replacing a $1,000 hot water heater the next).