There exists those of us that want a property in Costa Rica despite the issues we are discussing here.

I am currently a junior business marketing major with a concentration in professional sales at Samford University.

Then you can avoid the self promotion issue. 

that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

But Southern Italy is not representative of the majority of Europe. 

I believe the owners with the majority ownership share forced the others to sell, but they weren’t cooperating. 

The issue of "dreamers" is resolved.

They have been incredibly transparent but they are currently deciding on a capital call or selling the property at a major loss (70-80%).

While the heater issue adds extra stress, addressing it promptly will protect you from further fines and penalties.

Class midwest issues.