(The typical commercial loans I use are at 9.5% right now so be prepared for that.)4. 

I’m currently in the research phase for obtaining my first property, and I am looking to gain insight on market trends, investment strategies, and project management.

How attorney fees typically work in these cases (e.g., hourly, contingency, flat fee)?

Limited inventory typically drives up prices for both rent and equity, as high demand meets low supply.

How do you gain more confidence as an LP? 

Rich Young, Loughlin, Crest, etc.Commercial brokers typically do not charge fees for tenant/buyer representation but find a way to take their fees out of the deal.

STRs in Non-Traditional MarketsShort-term rentals in areas near universities or event venues are gaining popularity.

@Paola AstridIf you’re considering refinancing an FHA loan, it’s a great way to lower monthly payments or gain more flexibility.

If Costa Rica gives more capital gains like you suggest (which I doubt given how pricey it already is), he's going to get them with his own property and he'll ba able to take advantage of it without needing anybody's consent.I think the question is whether you can lure a lifestyle buyer into seeing it as a better opportunity than if he'd own his own property. 

Multi-family properties typically draw transient tenants, singles or couples without children, who stay only 1–2 years and cause moderate to serious damages.