I mean I highly doubt( but sure there will be other who say otherwise just because) you will find a very good investment property listed on MLS or other publically available service.On a side note if I did have aprroximatley 400k equity in two of my homes could I use any of that to invest in another property?

Colors, quality of paint, how much prep needed, holes patches etc. 

Real estate agents are not highly regulated in Costa Rica as opposed to North America.  

(Assuming quality of service doesn’t decrease.)No matter how you look at it, that is a ton of money.

Hopefully things continue to progress, and you come out on top with a huge equity position/high cash flow when it's all completed. 

When we present a Subto for investors to buy, it has to have enough meat on the bone, all said and done, that the investor will still have equity and the property will cash flow.For instance, I have one I'm working right now, that has a high entry, because the seller wants some cash out to himself, but even with that, the buyer will wind up with $50,000 in equity.

Real estate has been a passion of mine for years, even while working in the high-tech industry.Together with my partners, we’re constantly on the lookout for our next exciting real estate adventure.

It seems to me that they all whether paid of free, will all have the same exact amount of houses because all the transactions are all public and so they seem to compete with each other based on the quality of the data of the houses, how up to date it is, and the user experience in configuring the how the layout is.

They make their money off of real estate agents, but real estate agents are the worst people to make money off because they are highly unreliable and in and out of the business when the market changes.Their target should be the consumer with higher levels that they can subscribe too for data, since Zillow is linked to the MLS now which makes their data somewhere more reliable.

I have liquid assets and want to make smart, scalable investments that balance cash flow, appreciation, and low risk.GoalsGenerate consistent cash flow to diversify my income.Maximize appreciation potential for long-term wealth growth.Invest in areas with low crime rates to minimize risk.Reduce my tax burden for 2024 with real estate purchases.My Current ThoughtsI’m torn between two main strategies:Multifamily Properties:Looking at markets like Austin, Raleigh, and Tampa for 10-50 unit multifamily properties.Love the scalability and centralized management, but I'm concerned about high upfront costs and competition.Section 8 Housing:Considering affordable markets like Memphis, Cleveland, or Indianapolis to purchase 5-10 single-family homes.I like the government-backed rent stability, but managing multiple properties across different locations seems intensive.Key QuestionsWhich strategy would you recommend for my goals and liquidity?