Some places require you to change the water between guests.I've never heard of a saltwater hotbtub.Sounds more expensive to purchase.

If I did, I'd find a place I really like to visit and be prepared to spend a lot of time there making connections.  

You have come to the right place to begin your investing journey.

Does anyone else have examples of this happening in the past in other places?

You and your husband are definitely in the right place to get valuable information.

. - Your portfolio will suffer:(You want a PMC that has great systems in place, including a great portal where you can keep tabs on eveything.You will also need to manage your PMC on a regular basis.

Although im not sure those every realy existed in the first place.  

You sound very organized for a first-time flipper so it looks like finding that mentor is paying off.

Hey @Joseph Beilke, Costa Rica has been a place for Americans and Europeans to retire for a while.

Quote from @Tanner King: Where are the best places or best ways to collect data on specific markets?