Last year we began testing different places by staying in Carrillo and Junquillal with day trips to a lot of other nearby beaches. 

@Dennis KnappJ Scotts book on estimating rehab costs is a great start. https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-book-on-estimat...Here is a "general" rule of thumb for my market in Jacksonville, FL.

I do a meetup in Mesa on Saturday morning's which is a good place to come meet even more RE professionals and investors.You have the experience so now you just need the right strategy to grow the portfolio.

Given my circumstances, asking any of their family members to co-sign on a mortgage loan feels like a tough ask, as I wouldn’t want to place that kind of pressure on someone.

Can anyone point me in a direction to start?

@Angelo Llamas If your cousin rents out the property, it becomes a rental once it's "placed in service," meaning available for rent, and he must report rental income and expenses on Schedule E.

Hi Pablo, you came to the right place for information! 

Hey Jonathan - I usually start by checking what similar properties are charging in the area, considering things like size, amenities, and location.

Start off by completing your profile.

Quote from @Aristotle Kumpis: Phoenix, San Antonio, Charlotte, Jacksonville are places I like more.