If Costa Rica gives more capital gains like you suggest (which I doubt given how pricey it already is), he's going to get them with his own property and he'll ba able to take advantage of it without needing anybody's consent.I think the question is whether you can lure a lifestyle buyer into seeing it as a better opportunity than if he'd own his own property. 

Upon sale, gains are taxed as long-term capital gains, calculated as the sale proceeds minus your adjusted basis (initial investment reduced by any return of capital).

If you can attend local investor meetups, that’s a great way to gain market insight and connect with reliable people.It’s also smart to start small with a couple of flips to test the waters, and make sure you understand the local market dynamics before scaling up.Good luck with your expansion! 

I believe subject to transactions, done CORRECTLY, between KNOWLEDGABLE participants, with FULL DISCLOSURE, are typically successful transactions that have benefits for both sides.  

Capital gain is nothing like the cities though.

Our investors benefit from immediate equity creation, and long term predictable cash flow, overall a great investment for us!

It has almost zero benefit to have it to just represent yourself. 

It really comes down to running the numbers and seeing which option offers the best balance of costs, monthly payment, and future flexibility.In short, a DSCR loan might work, but it may not be the cheapest or most suitable option if a second-position loan or HELOC can accomplish the same equity pull with fewer costs or better long-term benefits.

SBA loans can also be used to acquire laundromats, but it can be tough for a few reasons, some of which apply to smaller size businesses in general.1) Cash nature of the business - This is changing over time as more mats are gaining card systems, but there are still mats out there that only take cash.

Real Estate is definitely a long game and you will see the benefits of it within a few years even if you don't see it right away.