I have 3 years of experience in real estate investment projects here in Dallas, TX.

Happy to share some out of state investing experiences.

Not having experience qualifying prospects I would think that the leads you would get from here, if any, would be..... challenging. 

Attend your local REI meet-ups and try to find someone who is currently house-hacking or has house-hacked in the past to learn from their experience.

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

Sharing your experience can help others facing similar challenges.

I've found options in Costa Rica, but rates are in the 10% range.Does anyone have any experience or guidance on obtaining a mortgage equivalent to purchasing a 2nd home in the US?

I know a lot about the industry through my education, but have very little/no practical experience when it comes to managing investment properties. 

If you have gross income of $3k but ongoing bills of $1800 we know it may cause a financial hardship so that reflects in our scoring system.Hope this helps, but in my experience an interview is:a.

It's been challenging to find resources or training for Yardi outside of obtaining a job that demands prior experience with the software.