Hopefully assistant coach to Popovich lol and yes he does. he is already set up extremely well, I am trying to catch up

Of course "hoping" rates will come down is not a sound strategy so finding a way to assume a loan that already took advantage of low rates is a great option.If you were starting over and targeted a large SFH, would you try to maintain the property in a way that would still attract regular homebuyers (not investors) if you needed to sell?

I am hoping to connect with other like-minded investors that have or are currently in this process. 

Hopefully someone else will actually have something positive to contribute, instead of a rude response that adds no value, and just adds to post count. 

When I return to the country after my Au Pair contract ends, I hope to live in the property as my primary residence and house-hack as well.I understand that investing remotely makes things more challenging, but I am also ready to be uncomfortable and challenge myself in this journey as I know it is 100% possible.

I hope this recommendation helps!

For my first deal im hoping to go with a duplex and not try to get too far out infront of myself, but triplex or quadplex would be just fine as well!

Eric, I hope that wasn't too simple of an answer. 

We loved parts of Quepos and Uvita the most.Congrats on your Wedding and I hope you have a wonder special DAY!

Hope this helps!